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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

20 November 2025

Enviroschools Canterbury

Toni Watts

Overview

A

2

1.0

0.8

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

55

238

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Rope 3 57
Glass & Ceramic 8 55
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 55
Paper & Cardboard 7 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 1
Metal 5 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Foil wrappers 3 2
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Wood 2 48
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 45
Other 2 3
Personal care items 2 3
Rubber 1 53
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 53

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Previous survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Sustainable Coastlines
16 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
393
39%