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.

Oreti Beach - Christies track

21 March 2026

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

2

1.3

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

63

719

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 55 159
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 68
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Rope 6 17
Fishing nets 1 59
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Wood 5 514
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 514
Metal 1 44
Aluminium drink cans 1 44
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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