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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Hatea River - Whangarei

1 November 2021

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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4

6.0

6.2

50m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

1698

Products

849

3330

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 585 1213
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 3 7
Food wrappers 127 75
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 10
Pens & Stationery 2 5
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 163 94
Strapping bands & tape 3 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 144 116
Clothes pegs 7 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 431
Bottles <= 2 L 5 269
Parking tickets & receipts 9 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 11
Plastic bags 8 16
Gardening & farming related 1 37
Food containers 11 39
Bottle neck rings 6 1
Bottle seals & tabs 6 2
Bottle caps & lids 29 49
Straws 9 1
Plastic utensils 4 1
Lollipop sticks 12 1
Gloves 1 8
Foamed Plastic 227 89
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 48
Foam glazier spacers 7 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 213 37
Metal 13 533
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 396
Aluminium drink cans 4 136
Foil wrappers 5 1
Wood 6 279
Other Wood (specify) 6 279
Fabric & Textiles 5 147
Footwear & shoes 1 115
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 32
Paper & Cardboard 5 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 6
Glass & Ceramic 4 1060
Construction material 1 621
Bottles & jars 3 439
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Rubber 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3

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