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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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

21 February 2024

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

4

2.3

0.4

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

58

143

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 41 56
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 11
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food containers 1 2
Straws 2 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 2 1
Gardening & farming related 1 12
Plastic utensils 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 11
Other Plastic 3 11
Foamed Plastic 5 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 5 54
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 46
Construction material 1 8
Wood 5 28
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 28
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA) Northland Regional Council
03 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
590
89%