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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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Mangawhai Heads - Picnic Bay

4 March 2021

Sustainable Kaipara

Stephanie Gibson

Overview

B

7

6.9

2.5

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

153

167

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 134 40
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 3
Rope 4 1
Other Plastic 1 7
Lollipop sticks 4 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Food wrappers 13 8
Fishing line 3 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 72 11
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Other 8 4
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Personal care items 2 4
Metal 5 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 9
Foil wrappers 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 17
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 17
Fabric & Textiles 1 96
Footwear & shoes 1 96

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Previous survey in this area

Mangawhai Heads - Picnic Bay Sustainable Coastlines
04 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
44
88%

Next survey in this area

Mangawhai Heads - Picnic Bay Sustainable Kaipara
13 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
24
82%