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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Waipū Beach - Surfclub

22 January 2024

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

56

Products

112

659

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 91 393
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 8 11
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 15
Fishing gear 4 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 52 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 330
Clothes pegs 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Food wrappers 6 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 5
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Foamed Plastic 10 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 3 17
Construction material 1 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 2 231
Clothing, towels and linen 2 231
Glass & Ceramic 1 15
Construction material 1 15
Wood 1 1
Wooden utensils 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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