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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

24 May 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Natalia Groom

Overview

A

18

13.5

7.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

131

Products

262

458

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 178 158
Resin pellets C N/A
Safety & construction related 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Food wrappers 10 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 43 72
Straws 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 9 7
Other Plastic 1 3
Rope 10 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 54 14
Plastic bags 1 4
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 5
Fishing line 3 3
Foamed Plastic 39 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 30 2
Foam sponge 8 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 15 86
Construction material 1 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 66
Rubber 9 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 8 10
Fireworks 5 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 4
Wood 6 174
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 173
Wooden utensils 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 17
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 17
Metal 3 4
Foil wrappers 2 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Takapuna Beach - Playground Sustainable Coastlines
03 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
240
85%

Next survey in this area

Takapuna Beach - Playground Sustainable Coastlines
20 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
35
36%