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

19 October 2024

Christchurch Envirokids

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

4

2.7

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

46

Products

91

72

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 69 57
Resin pellets C N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Food wrappers 5 2
Vapes 1 23
Bottle caps & lids 2 11
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Fishing line 2 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 45 14
Foamed Plastic 8 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 2
Other 4 3
Paraffin or wax 1 2
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 4 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 1
Wood 3 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 2
Wooden utensils 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

Materials

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