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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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Mangawhai Heads - Mangawhai Heads Beach

24 January 2022

Northland Regional Council

Loren Carr

Overview

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1

0.3

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

2133

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 66
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 4
Food containers 1 2
Clothes pegs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Food wrappers 3 52
Foamed Plastic 9 10
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 9 10
Paper & Cardboard 4 42
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 42
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 2 2011
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2011
Metal 1 4
Other Metal 1 4

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mangawhai Heads - Mangawhai Heads Beach Northland Regional Council
23 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
6
69%

Next survey in this area

Mangawhai Heads - Mangawhai Heads Beach Northland Regional Council
14 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
35
90%