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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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Ōtākaro Avon River - Kilmore Street Bridge

7 October 2022

Fletcher Living

Emily Kronawetter

Overview

A

19

7.9

2.7

30m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

253

Products

152

588

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 199
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 13 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 43 115
Other Plastic - N/A
Plastic utensils 1 2
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Straws 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 31
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 20
Metal 25 81
Other Metal 1 9
Aluminium drink cans 2 57
Foil wrappers 22 15
Paper & Cardboard 18 68
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 18 68
Foamed Plastic 16 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 1
Fabric & Textiles 10 50
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 13
Clothing, towels and linen 2 37
Rubber 6 8
Rubber gloves 6 8
Glass & Ceramic 3 181
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 1
Bottles & jars 1 180
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area