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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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Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark

18 December 2020

Northland Regional Council

Zoee Hoy

Overview

A

2

1.2

0.6

100m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

45

225

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 3 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 4
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 6
Metal 10 21
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 10 21
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Wood 2 143
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 143
Fabric & Textiles 2 29
Clothing, towels and linen 2 29
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Next survey in this area

Matapouri Beach - Morrison Ave Carpark Northland Regional Council
24 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
6
22%