Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

3 September 2026

Otatara School

Georgia Tisdall

Overview

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27

27.0

36.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

358

Products

715

15508

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 630 1718
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 4
Cigarette lighters 2 30
Syringes 1 N/A
Clothes pegs 1 1
Rope 7 48
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 287 252
Pens & Stationery 3 2
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 12
Fishing gear 41 397
Bottle neck rings 17 10
Straws 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 100 288
Plastic vehicle parts 2 23
Food containers 7 34
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 34
Food wrappers 5 53
Bottle caps & lids 97 367
Strapping bands & tape 44 160
Foamed Plastic 35 41
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 35 41
Fabric & Textiles 15 2353
Clothing, towels and linen 3 2162
Rope, line or string (natural) 10 139
Footwear & shoes 2 52
Glass & Ceramic 14 1917
Bottles & jars 10 1790
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 127
Metal 10 9006
Construction material 10 9006
Rubber 9 473
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 36
Rubber bands 3 74
Rubber footwear 2 363
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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