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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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Taipa Point - Sailing club

27 May 2022

Taipa Area School

Tiare Marsters-Moses

Overview

A

14

3.5

6.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

38

145

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 7
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Food wrappers 8 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Foamed Plastic 9 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 9 1
Wood 6 131
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 131
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Taipa Point - Sailing club EcoSolutions
09 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
50%

Next survey in this area

Taipa Point - Sailing club Northland Regional Council
01 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
6
69%