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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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Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark

14 December 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

2

0.3

1.7

100m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

147

Products

220

284

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 216 271
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 50 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 102 57
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food wrappers 23 16
Mesh bags 1 1
Rope 15 161
Safety & construction related 2 2
Bottle seals & tabs 6 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 7 6
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Rubber 1 11
Rubber gloves 1 11
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark Northland Regional Council
24 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
6
22%

Next survey in this area

Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
2
50%