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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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French Bay - Harbar steps

26 May 2020

Enviroschools Canterbury

Toni Watts

Overview

A

2

2.0

1.2

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

213

Products

213

624

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 166 71
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Food wrappers 11 4
Fibreglass fragments 1 3
Clothes pegs 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 122 34
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 17
Foamed Plastic 18 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 18 3
Glass & Ceramic 15 469
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 122
Construction material 4 347
Wood 10 66
Other Wood (specify) 8 55
Wooden utensils 1 4
Corks 1 7
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 13
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 13
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Enviroschools Canterbury
24 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
328
76%

Next survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Enviroschools Canterbury
07 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
334
59%