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

11 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

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16

10.9

17.4

95m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

452

Products

429

4417

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 289 808
Resin pellets C N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Cigarette lighters 4 103
Plastic bags 1 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 66 85
Gardening & farming related 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 135 339
Straws 17 14
Food wrappers 35 107
Bottles <= 2 L 2 68
Bottle caps & lids 19 46
Parking tickets & receipts 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 24
Glass & Ceramic 77 2460
Construction material 5 1465
Glass or ceramic fragments 70 687
Bottles & jars 2 308
Metal 42 864
Aluminium drink cans 4 314
Construction material 38 550
Rubber 7 30
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 29
Rubber gloves 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 199
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam sponge 1 197
Wood 4 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 30
Fabric & Textiles 3 25
Clothing, towels and linen 1 24
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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