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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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Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

6 June 2020

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

5

2.0

1.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

45

Products

90

693

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 65 410
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 11
Strapping bands & tape 2 7
Rope 10 115
Plastic vehicle parts 2 162
Plastic utensils 1 4
Plastic bags 8 30
Food wrappers 3 16
Food containers 1 5
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 19 9
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Baskets, crates & trays 1 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 37
Paper & Cardboard 14 115
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 13
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 84
Cardboard boxes 1 7
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 8
Metal 5 17
Foil wrappers 4 10
Construction material 1 7
Rubber 3 89
Rubber bands 1 1
Chewing gum 1 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 81
Fabric & Textiles 2 62
Clothing, towels and linen 2 62
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
24 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
235
12%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
01 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
30
65%