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

11 February 2022

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

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50m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

678

Products

339

1110

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 165 133
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 14
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Plastic bags 5 6
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 50 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 64 38
Food wrappers 15 2
Food containers 4 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 16
Bottles <= 2 L 1 20
Foamed Plastic 113 22
Other Foamed Plastic 8 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 101 12
Glass & Ceramic 34 247
Glass or ceramic fragments 34 247
Metal 16 401
Other Metal 2 149
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 234
Foil wrappers 4 12
Construction material 9 6
Wood 7 300
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 299
Rubber 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5

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