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

beach-icon Beach.

Mairangi Bay Beach - Playground

10 October 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Hector Canales

Overview

A

2

0.9

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

78

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 33 27
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 4
Food wrappers 6 2
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Other Plastic 2 16
Fishing line 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 16 36
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 36
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 3 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4
Wooden utensils 2 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Footwear & shoes 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Metal 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1

Materials

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