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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Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

16 July 2022

Estuary Litter Monitoring

Stuart Ralston

Overview

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3

4.5

2.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

245

Products

245

14815

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 159 1082
Fibreglass fragments 18 280
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 11
Fishing line 5 2
Plastic sheeting 1 21
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 4 8
Food containers 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 6 15
Plastic vehicle parts 1 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 36
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 19
Food wrappers 29 42
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 47 576
Safety & construction related 2 25
Cigarette lighters 2 19
Gardening & farming related 1 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Metal 53 828
Construction material 51 760
Aluminium drink cans 1 40
Other Metal 1 28
Foamed Plastic 18 24
Foam glazier spacers 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 17 22
Glass & Ceramic 7 10420
Construction material 7 10420
Rubber 4 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Other 3 4
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 4
Wood 1 2450
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 2450

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