Data, insights and action for a litter-free world.

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beach-icon Beach.

413

Average items per 1,000m2

freshwater-icon Freshwater.

1567

Average items per 1,000m2

stormwater-icon Stormwater.

101

Average items per catchpit

32.3k

Volunteer Hours

2649

Surveys Completed

533

Survey Areas

About Litter Intelligence

We cannot improve what we do not measure. Litter Intelligence is a long-term programme that collects litter data, provides powerful insights about the problem, and inspires widespread action for solutions. Led by New Zealand charity Sustainable Coastlines, the programme works in close collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Department of Conservation and Statistics New Zealand.

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Collecting data, providing insights and inspiring action for a litter-free world.

Action

While important, quality data and powerful insights are still not enough to solve our litter challenge. We need action. Explore our collection of Action Stories for inspiration and tools to help you take action for a litter-free Aotearoa. There are all kinds of solutions, with something for everyone. Done something different? Submit your own action story here.

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Recent Survey Data

We need accurate litter data to better understand the problem so we can optimise solutions, and inspire action for a litter-free world. Browse recent litter surveys submitted by Citizen Scientist ‘Monitoring Groups’ for detailed results on the nature and quantity of litter found at each survey area.

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