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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

16 March 2021

Kamo Rangers

Megan Stalmann

Overview

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8

12.0

5.0

100m x 6m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

258

Products

155

2309

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 66 296
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 13
Rope 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 83
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 41
Plastic sheeting 3 2
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 11
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Plastic utensils 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Bottles <= 2 L 1 50
Food wrappers 25 84
Glass & Ceramic 60 687
Bottles & jars 1 35
Construction material 2 33
Glass or ceramic fragments 57 619
Wood 9 1194
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 1194
Foamed Plastic 8 6
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 5
Paper & Cardboard 4 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 2
Metal 3 19
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 18
Other 3 23
Appliances & electronics 2 23
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 2 81
Rubber footwear 1 26
Construction & Automotive 1 55

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