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

14 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

A

26

13.4

9.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

174

Products

348

3537

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 266 278
Food wrappers 14 1
Safety & construction related 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 49 8
Food containers 4 29
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 94 42
Strapping bands & tape 10 1
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Straws 2 1
Rope 2 82
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Cable ties & zip ties 13 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 34 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 49
Bottle caps & lids 11 16
Bottle seals & tabs 15 4
Lollipop sticks 7 6
Resin pellets A N/A
Foamed Plastic 22 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 13 1
Other Foamed Plastic 9 3
Wood 21 930
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 930
Paper & Cardboard 16 52
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 11 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 50
Glass & Ceramic 8 2166
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 56
Construction material 2 2110
Other 6 2
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 5 88
Other cloth 5 88
Rubber 3 16
Other Rubber (specify) 1 14
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1

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