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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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Town Basin Playground, Whangārei

1 December 2021

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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2

0.3

0.3

Pedestrian area only

Items per catchpit

48

Products

48

11

Type Count Weight (g)
Rubber 23 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 22 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Plastic 15 5
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 1
Metal 3 1
Foil wrappers 3 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Town Basin Playground, Whangārei Northland Regional Council
15 Sep, 2021
Items per catchpit
176
26%

Next survey in this area

Town Basin Playground, Whangārei Northland Regional Council
02 Sep, 2022
Items per catchpit
103
35%