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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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Takapuna Beach - Playground

2 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Becky Taylor

Overview

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6

6.2

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

425

Products

850

3439

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 613 400
Resin pellets D N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 42 15
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Fishing line 3 1
Gardening & farming related 1 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 14 23
Strapping bands & tape 8 7
Cigarette lighters 2 21
Rope 11 86
Lollipop sticks 10 3
Clothes pegs 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 16 5
Bottle caps & lids 43 42
Food containers 8 5
Straws 7 3
Syringes 1 N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 35 19
Bottle neck rings 8 2
Other Plastic 1 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 167 34
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 231 119
Foamed Plastic 154 44
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 66 33
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 88 11
Wood 40 1726
Processed timber & pallet crates 28 1698
Corks 3 11
Wooden utensils 9 17
Glass & Ceramic 19 1221
Construction material 3 484
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 737
Metal 15 38
Fishing related 2 18
Foil wrappers 4 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 9 19
Paper & Cardboard 6 9
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 9
Rubber 3 1
Rubber bands 3 1

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Takapuna Beach - Playground Sustainable Coastlines
14 Mar, 2022
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