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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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Paihia

20 December 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

2

1.5

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

469

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 56 24
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 4
Other Plastic 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 15 3
Food wrappers 6 2
Fishing line 2 2
Food containers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 5
Rope 2 1
Foamed Plastic 15 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 1
Wood 8 311
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 311
Metal 4 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Other Metal 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Rubber 2 122
Rubber footwear 2 122
Glass & Ceramic 2 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Paihia Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
54
72%