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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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Ruakaka - Motorcamp

28 January 2022

Northland Regional Council

Loren Carr

Overview

C

2

1.0

0.2

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

186

Products

93

69

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 84 63
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic utensils 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Rope 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 47
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 72 5
Foamed Plastic 5 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Wood 1 1
Other Wood (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Ruakaka - Motorcamp Northland Regional Council
23 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
56
89%

Next survey in this area

Ruakaka - Motorcamp Northland Regional Council
09 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
406
98%