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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

19 January 2024

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.7

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

74

3589

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 50 41
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 12 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 3
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Clothes pegs 1 3
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 16
Wood 8 3500
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 3500
Metal 5 10
Foil wrappers 5 10
Paper & Cardboard 3 9
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2
Fireworks 1 6
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 12
Clothing, towels and linen 2 10
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Rubber 1 3
Rubber footwear 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 1 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 11
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Paihia - Waitangi Northland Regional Council
20 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
24
45%