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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

28 February 2021

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

4

1.8

1.7

20m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

192

Products

77

246

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 120
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 33 10
Fishing line 1 2
Straws 3 3
Strapping bands & tape 5 16
Food wrappers 6 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 39
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 45
Paper & Cardboard 6 9
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 9
Glass & Ceramic 5 57
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 57
Metal 4 57
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Metal vehicle parts 2 54
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
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
01 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
30
65%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Otatara School
18 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
50
75%