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 Heads - Ocean Beach

17 December 2020

Northland Regional Council

Zoee Hoy

Overview

A

2

1.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

88

216

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 77 45
Resin pellets B N/A
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 2
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 57 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 15
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 50
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 34
Fireworks 1 16
Fabric & Textiles 3 59
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 9
Clothing, towels and linen 1 50
Metal 2 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 9
Rubber 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Wood 1 50
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 50

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