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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

24 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

6

4.7

2.5

100m x 9m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

217

Products

195

3022

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 130 189
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 12
Plastic utensils 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 26
Fishing gear 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Plastic bags 7 31
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Other Plastic 2 3
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 27
Hangers & retail packaging 2 14
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food wrappers 46 52
Food containers 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 3
Resin pellets A N/A
Glass & Ceramic 21 458
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 69
Bottles & jars 1 59
Construction material 5 328
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 12 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 5
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Metal 12 139
Aluminium drink cans 2 58
Other Metal 1 8
Construction material 5 47
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 4
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 22
Paper & Cardboard 9 38
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 5
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 8 33
Fabric & Textiles 4 1737
Footwear & shoes 1 1652
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 85
Rubber 3 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 3
Other 2 3
Appliances & electronics 1 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 2 449
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 446
Wooden utensils 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve Estuary Litter Monitoring
26 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
264
83%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
183
70%