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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

15 September 2023

Serko

Shawn Elise Tierney

Overview

A

11

10.8

12.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

124

Products

248

586

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 120 51
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 7 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 61 18
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Rope 2 7
Food wrappers 10 3
Food containers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 92 501
Light globes/bulbs 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 85 188
Construction material 6 311
Wood 13 22
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 22
Other 7 0
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 7 3
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 2
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Metal 4 4
Foil wrappers 3 2
Fishing related 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 2
Rubber 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Foam sponge 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
94
68%

Next survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground ASB Bank
21 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
114
61%