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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

18 June 2021

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

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1

0.3

0.4

20m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

20

470

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 384
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Plastic bags 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 291
Bottles <= 2 L 3 40
Food containers 3 37
Paper & Cardboard 3 46
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 23
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 9
Tetrapaks 1 14
Metal 1 18
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Wood 1 22
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 22

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
28 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
192
77%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
13 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
52
67%