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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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Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet

18 December 2020

Northland Regional Council

Zoee Hoy

Overview

A

2

1.2

0.8

60m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

22

1511

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 4 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Rope 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Plastic utensils 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 4 14
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 14
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Foil wrappers 1 1
Wood 2 1481
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1481
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet Northland Regional Council
24 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
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