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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

29 January 2025

Northland Regional Council

Charly-Jade Cairns

Overview

A

1

0.8

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

9

Products

18

33

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Food wrappers 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 11
Wood 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 5
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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