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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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French Bay - Harbar steps

23 November 2021

Enviroschools Canterbury

Toni Watts

Overview

B

25

12.5

5.2

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

189

Products

189

4004

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 92 237
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Cigarettes, butts & filters 16 8
Clothes pegs 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Fishing line 3 103
Food wrappers 15 17
Safety & construction related 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Plastic utensils 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 46
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 23
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 4 5
Glass & Ceramic 25 213
Glass or ceramic fragments 25 213
Wood 17 3129
Wooden utensils 9 28
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 89
Other Wood (specify) 1 3012
Fabric & Textiles 13 88
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Backpacks & bags 2 11
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 15
Other cloth 5 61
Other 11 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Foamed Plastic 10 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Rubber 8 253
Rubber footwear 1 229
Chewing gum 1 5
Other Rubber (specify) 5 14
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 5
Metal 8 60
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 20
Construction material 2 17
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 23
Paper & Cardboard 5 19
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Sustainable Coastlines
29 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
131
63%

Next survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Sustainable Coastlines
18 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
551
50%