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 Estuary - Settler's Reserve

18 February 2023

Algalita South Pacific

Tessa Mitchell-Anyon

Overview

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12

10.6

9.6

90m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

956

Products

860

10168

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 611 470
Resin pellets D N/A
Rope 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 443 228
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Mesh bags 1 1
Lollipop sticks 17 8
Straws 9 8
Bottle seals & tabs 17 7
Clothes pegs 6 11
Bottle neck rings 5 3
Pens & Stationery 4 27
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 48 54
Food wrappers 21 22
Food containers 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 33 95
Syringes 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 180 63
Other Foamed Plastic 14 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 144 36
Foam glazier spacers 12 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 9 7
Wood 36 5321
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 35 5320
Paper & Cardboard 19 14
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 19 14
Glass & Ceramic 12 4281
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 161
Construction material 1 4120
Metal 1 18
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 18
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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