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.

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face

2 August 2022

Sustainable South Canterbury Youth

Rosie Winter

Overview

B

4

6.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

172

Products

345

241

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 202 99
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 112 46
Straws 3 1
Plastic bags 1 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 16 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 42 11
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 8 10
Rope 3 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 13
Foamed Plastic 133 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 132 2
Rubber 6 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Rubber bands 4 1
Wood 3 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 11
Wooden utensils 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 125
Other cloth 1 125

Materials

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