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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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Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face

4 May 2021

Sustainable South Canterbury Youth

Nora Quigley

Overview

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7

5.6

9.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

194

Products

387

293

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 214 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 214 2
Plastic 164 286
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 11 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 50 12
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Food wrappers 2 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 4 211
Straws 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 86 37
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 1
Rubber 5 1
Rubber bands 5 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Other cloth 2 3
Wood 2 1
Other Wood (specify) 2 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable South Canterbury Youth
27 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
58
96%

Next survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable South Canterbury Youth
23 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
120
98%