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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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Mairangi Bay Beach - Playground

18 February 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

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6

11.1

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

87

Products

174

491

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 161 80
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 3 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 138 33
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 2
Fishing gear 2 17
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 20
Other 5 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 380
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Construction material 2 377
Fabric & Textiles 1 28
Clothing, towels and linen 1 28

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Previous survey in this area

Mairangi Bay Beach - Playground Sustainable Coastlines
10 Oct, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
29
62%