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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

17 February 2022

Sustainable South Canterbury Youth

Rosie Winter

Overview

B

3

3.8

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

202

Products

405

212

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 212 64
Resin pellets C N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Food containers 2 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 63 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 111 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 4
Straws 3 9
Food wrappers 8 7
Foamed Plastic 186 21
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 184 20
Wood 3 17
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 11
Corks 1 5
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 109
Clothing, towels and linen 2 109

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face Sustainable South Canterbury Youth
02 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
172
97%