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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 - Waitangi

20 December 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

2

0.9

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

47

208

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 18
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Food wrappers 4 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 12 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 5
Fireworks 3 3
Glass & Ceramic 6 14
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 14
Fabric & Textiles 4 67
Clothing, towels and linen 4 67
Metal 3 28
Aluminium drink cans 1 27
Foil wrappers 2 1
Wood 1 72
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 72
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Paihia - Waitangi Northland Regional Council
22 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
59
79%

Next survey in this area

Paihia - Waitangi Northland Regional Council
19 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
37
70%