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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 / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve

4 May 2024

LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

6

5.8

4.3

100m x 9m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

470

Products

423

584

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 200 251
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 11 30
Bottle seals & tabs 3 3
Food containers 11 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 25 5
Lollipop sticks 8 5
Straws 3 1
Plastic bags 5 25
Food wrappers 28 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 35 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 67 77
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 67
Pens & Stationery 1 7
Foamed Plastic 143 124
Foam glazier spacers 1 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 140 120
Paper & Cardboard 46 24
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 24 7
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Fireworks 1 7
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 20 4
Metal 13 106
Aluminium drink cans 2 30
Other Metal 3 36
Construction material 2 32
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Foil wrappers 5 4
Wood 7 47
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 47
Fabric & Textiles 6 3
Clothing, towels and linen 6 3
Rubber 3 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 22
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 3 22
Other 2 5
Personal care items 2 5

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
04 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
470
81%