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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

21 February 2024

ASB Bank

Donna Brown

Overview

B

15

17.5

6.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

114

Products

227

314

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 132 107
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Plastic bags 4 9
Other Plastic 65 57
Food wrappers 21 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 3
Rope 6 21
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 45 165
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 108
Construction material 5 57
Other 16 4
Personal care items 8 3
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Other 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 15 15
Fireworks 9 7
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 6 8
Metal 9 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Aluminium drink cans 4 1
Other Metal 2 5
Foamed Plastic 6 4
Ear plugs 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Foam sponge 3 2
Rubber 3 5
Other Rubber (specify) 2 4
Chewing gum 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Serko
15 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
124
49%