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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 Estuary - Settler's Reserve

5 May 2023

Hynds Pipe Systems

Briar Inwood

Overview

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22

18.7

18.8

90m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

1683

Products

1515

3931

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1185 1720
Resin pellets D N/A
Straws 20 14
Lollipop sticks 34 15
Other Plastic 1 107
Bottle caps & lids 53 172
Bottle neck rings 20 5
Plastic bags 16 87
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 91 267
Cigarette lighters 4 68
Food wrappers 146 113
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 724 508
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 3
Safety & construction related 11 70
Bottle seals & tabs 11 6
Food containers 4 14
Strapping bands & tape 4 13
Rope 4 5
Plastic utensils 2 6
Bottles <= 2 L 2 59
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Pens & Stationery 14 2
Clothes pegs 5 9
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 19
Hangers & retail packaging 5 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 26
Plastic vehicle parts 3 126
Foamed Plastic 246 133
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 183 75
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 25 13
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 35 43
Wood 25 1383
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 1370
Other Wood (specify) 2 3
Corks 2 10
Rubber 15 325
Rubber footwear 2 263
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 7 58
Construction & Automotive 2 2
Glass & Ceramic 14 148
Light globes/bulbs 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 146
Paper & Cardboard 13 61
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 28
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 11 33
Other 8 2
Cotton buds 6 2
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 7 130
Construction material 4 6
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 17
Metal vehicle parts 1 106
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 29
Clothing, towels and linen 1 28
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - Settler's Reserve Algalita South Pacific
18 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
956
92%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - Settler's Reserve Lockheed Martin
18 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1024
92%