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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 Area School Quad

14 October 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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1

0.1

2.3

Pedestrian area only

Items per catchpit

82

Products

82

142

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 53 94
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 6 5
Bottle seals & tabs 6 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 19 28
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 18
Cigarette lighters 1 25
Pens & Stationery 1 7
Other Plastic 14 5
Foamed Plastic 20 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 13
Wood 5 20
Wooden utensils 3 12
Other Wood (specify) 2 8
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Rubber 1 2
Chewing gum 1 2
Other 1 12
Appliances & electronics 1 12

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area