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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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Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

11 April 2021

One Coast Otago

Ruth Ferguson

Overview

B

7

10.5

1.5

300m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

58

2585

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 410
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 4 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 8
Rope 2 5
Plastic utensils 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 19
Food wrappers 5 26
Food containers 4 54
Fishing line 2 9
Fishing nets 3 239
Cigarette lighters 1 20
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Metal 9 133
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 29
Foil wrappers 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 4 100
Glass & Ceramic 7 1086
Bottles & jars 6 336
Construction material 1 750
Wood 6 765
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 765
Fabric & Textiles 4 182
Other cloth 3 40
Clothing, towels and linen 1 142
Foamed Plastic 4 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 8
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end One Coast Otago
14 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
36
66%

Next survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end Waikouaiti School
08 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
72
90%