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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

9 May 2023

Schneider Electric

Emma Hunter

Overview

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9

4.8

5.5

95m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1196

Products

1136

25182

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 810 19374
Foil wrappers 3 8
Construction material 807 19366
Plastic 252 575
Resin pellets C N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 6
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Rope 7 45
Straws 8 18
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 166
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Mesh bags 1 54
Bottle caps & lids 28 57
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 91 119
Food wrappers 86 70
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 42 1131
Bottles & jars 2 464
Glass or ceramic fragments 38 253
Construction material 2 414
Foamed Plastic 24 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 24 16
Wood 4 4060
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 4060
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Other 1 9
Personal care items 1 9
Paper & Cardboard 1 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 16

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Sustainable Coastlines
11 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
452
68%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub Lion
17 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
876
19%