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

beach-icon Beach.

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

20 October 2025

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

19

4.8

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

163

8095

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 135 350
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 24 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 71 68
Syringes 1 N/A
Bottle caps & lids 38 49
Safety & construction related 1 221
Foamed Plastic 12 8
Foam sponge 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 6
Wood 11 7430
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 7430
Metal 2 188
Construction material 1 169
Aluminium drink cans 1 19
Rubber 1 83
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 83
Glass & Ceramic 1 12
Bottles & jars 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 1 24
Clothing, towels and linen 1 24

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