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

beach-icon Beach.

Children's Bay - carpark end

17 March 2022

Enviroschools Canterbury

Toni Watts

Overview

A

10

7.5

10.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

68

1498

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 233
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Fishing gear 1 4
Fishing nets 1 3
Gardening & farming related 2 8
Plastic bags 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 7
Food wrappers 7 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 3
Rope 4 182
Food containers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 16
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Foamed Plastic 13 26
Other Foamed Plastic 13 26
Glass & Ceramic 9 181
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 181
Metal 5 662
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Foil wrappers 1 1
Construction material 1 654
Rubber 2 75
Rubber footwear 1 74
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Wood 2 49
Corks 2 49
Fabric & Textiles 1 272
Clothing, towels and linen 1 272

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area