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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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Ahipara - Kaka Street

27 November 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

2

3.0

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

99

73

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 93 64
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Pens & Stationery 4 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Rope 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 67 47
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Other 2 2
Paraffin or wax 2 2
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 4
Foam sponge 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Ahipara - Kaka Street Northland Regional Council
12 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
8
44%

Next survey in this area

Ahipara - Kaka Street Northland Regional Council
12 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
8
100%