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

29 August 2025

Otatara School

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

57

33.3

12.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

658

Products

1317

14157

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1228 3183
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 56 134
Lollipop sticks 12 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 8
Bottle caps & lids 47 140
Gloves 1 8
Fishing gear 6 25
Rope 50 1208
Fishing line 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 46 34
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 14
Food wrappers 4 8
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 955 611
Safety & construction related 20 530
Plastic buoys 8 322
Plastic bags 4 110
Straws 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 9
Glass & Ceramic 39 4825
Glass or ceramic fragments 34 188
Bottles & jars 3 554
Construction material 2 4083
Foamed Plastic 25 49
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 33
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 19 16
Wood 12 5625
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 5625
Rubber 6 13
Rubber footwear 1 8
Rubber bands 4 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3
Metal 4 238
Aluminium drink cans 4 238
Other 2 5
Personal care items 1 5
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 219
Clothing, towels and linen 1 219

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