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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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Waipapakauri - 90 Mile Beach

19 January 2021

Northland Regional Council

Zoee Hoy

Overview

B

3

2.0

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

485

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 88
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Cigarettes, butts & filters 19 5
Food containers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 4
Fishing gear 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 34
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 3 17
Other 5 5
Personal care items 1 5
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 2
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 145
Clothing, towels and linen 1 145
Glass & Ceramic 1 243
Bottles & jars 1 243

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Next survey in this area

Waipapakauri - 90 Mile Beach Northland Regional Council
12 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
8
56%