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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

12 August 2022

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

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3

1.8

1.1

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

255

Products

255

3418

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 111 327
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 6 35
Bottles <= 2 L 1 13
Bottle caps & lids 4 9
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 2 5
Food wrappers 9 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 55
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 3
Pens & Stationery 2 11
Plastic sheeting 1 137
Strapping bands & tape 2 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 32 27
Rope 5 1
Foamed Plastic 107 63
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 91 54
Foam sponge 1 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 5
Glass & Ceramic 20 282
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 49
Bottles & jars 1 233
Wood 7 2281
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 2268
Corks 1 13
Metal 6 36
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 2
Foil wrappers 2 1
Construction material 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 30
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 4
Rubber 1 416
Rubber footwear 1 416
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8

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