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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Lake Taharoa - by campground

4 March 2021

Northland Regional Council

Zoee Hoy

Overview

A

2

1.3

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

17

Products

34

32

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 7
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Wood 6 9
Wooden utensils 5 7
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Other 3 5
Personal care items 3 5
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 2

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area