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

9 November 2023

St. Joseph's Catholic School Takapuna

Te Hira Mayall-Nahi

Overview

B

16

10.7

4.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

126

Products

253

11198

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 155 236
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 13 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 58 57
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 17
Food wrappers 23 5
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Safety & construction related 8 20
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 1
Rope 4 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 3
Hangers & retail packaging 4 1
Fishing nets 4 91
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 8
Glass & Ceramic 38 860
Construction material 4 769
Glass or ceramic fragments 34 91
Paper & Cardboard 24 52
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 2
Fireworks 19 50
Wood 14 9900
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 9900
Foamed Plastic 13 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Metal 5 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Foil wrappers 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Construction material 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 3 132
Clothing, towels and linen 1 125
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 7
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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