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.

Avon Heathcote Estuary - Settler's Reserve

20 October 2022

2Degrees

Rebecca Garrity

Overview

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9

8.4

23.0

90m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

1678

Products

1510

12464

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1134 960
Hangers & retail packaging 5 7
Plastic sheeting 11 25
Food containers 6 20
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 289 153
Other Plastic 2 35
Food wrappers 137 52
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 2
Safety & construction related 16 25
Plastic utensils 1 5
Rope 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Plastic bags 3 10
Bottle caps & lids 78 178
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Bottle seals & tabs 23 14
Bottle neck rings 12 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 484 315
Clothes pegs 7 16
Gardening & farming related 7 40
Straws 7 5
Lollipop sticks 29 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 7
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Resin pellets C N/A
Foamed Plastic 247 149
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 11 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 235 139
Glass & Ceramic 46 4298
Light globes/bulbs 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 34 1193
Construction material 11 3103
Metal 36 1464
Foil wrappers 2 3
Construction material 33 1443
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Wood 29 5569
Corks 9 69
Processed timber & pallet crates 20 5500
Rubber 9 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 10
Rubber gloves 1 10
Paper & Cardboard 7 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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