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.

Sumner Beach - Cave Rock End

18 May 2024

Christchurch Envirokids

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

9

8.3

3.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

55

Products

110

76

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 32
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 49 17
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Bottle caps & lids 7 5
Food wrappers 5 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Food containers 1 2
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Rope 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 18 16
Fireworks 18 16
Rubber 9 2
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 9 2
Other 3 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 2 14
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Backpacks & bags 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

Materials

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