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 November 2022

Sustainable South Canterbury Youth

Rosie Winter

Overview

B

6

4.5

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

146

Products

293

3036

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 221 312
Resin pellets B N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 65 44
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 42 53
Other Plastic 2 100
Food wrappers 41 60
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Straws 5 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 40 9
Gardening & farming related 1 10
Rope 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 11 23
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Foamed Plastic 52 2
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 50 1
Paper & Cardboard 8 173
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 165
Rubber 8 41
Rubber bands 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 5
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 35
Fabric & Textiles 3 2508
Footwear & shoes 2 393
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2115
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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