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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

13 May 2022

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

4

3.0

0.9

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

161

Products

161

2719

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 65 139
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 3 91
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Rope 2 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 25
Food wrappers 3 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Foamed Plastic 52 10
Foam sponge 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 41 6
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 29 471
Glass or ceramic fragments 26 171
Bottles & jars 1 272
Construction material 2 28
Metal 5 659
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 2
Foil wrappers 2 1
Construction material 2 656
Wood 3 1429
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1429
Fabric & Textiles 3 4
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 3
Other 2 4
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2

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