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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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St Heliers - St Heliers playground

25 January 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Emma Hunter

Overview

A

8

4.0

5.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

168

125

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 125 55
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 1
Fishing line 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 2
Food wrappers 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 9 9
Safety & construction related 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 72 19
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Food containers 1 1
Rope 10 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 8
Glass & Ceramic 19 47
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 47
Foamed Plastic 9 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 2
Wood 5 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 11
Other 4 2
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Fireworks 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Ordinary Saints - Anglican Diocese of Auckland
10 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
113
78%

Next survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines
11 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
76
42%