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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

1 September 2023

Tomorrow Studio

Ben Crawford

Overview

A

4

3.0

3.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

118

Products

235

2481

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 105 75
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 3
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 1
Food containers 1 1
Food wrappers 10 7
Gardening & farming related 3 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Rope 4 10
Strapping bands & tape 6 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 54 23
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 10
Glass & Ceramic 66 1855
Construction material 2 1467
Glass or ceramic fragments 64 388
Wood 17 454
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 444
Paper & Cardboard 16 17
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 10
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 10 7
Foamed Plastic 13 30
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Foam sponge 1 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 3
Fabric & Textiles 11 32
Clothing, towels and linen 2 22
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 10
Metal 3 10
Construction material 1 8
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Rubber 2 6
Rubber bands 1 1
Rubber footwear 1 5
Other 2 2
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Takapuna Beach - Playground Raise Up
04 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
194
60%

Next survey in this area

Takapuna Beach - Playground St. Joseph's Catholic School Takapuna
09 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
126
66%