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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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Lake front site - Faith's Jetty Lake Te Anau

31 March 2023

KRTK Litter Bugs - Te Anau

Ianthe MacMillan Armstrong

Overview

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31

18.1

12.3

100m x 14m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

464

Products

650

13681

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 300 89
Strapping bands & tape 22 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 47 32
Rope 11 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 6
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Other Plastic 9 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 186 28
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Resin pellets A N/A
Paper & Cardboard 256 320
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 135 222
Cups, food trays & wrappers 42 23
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 2
Fireworks 74 73
Glass & Ceramic 45 372
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 7 5
Glass or ceramic fragments 38 367
Other 24 12805
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Batteries (Household) 1 27
Personal care items 1 1
Other 14 12777
Metal 15 65
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 47
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 11 18
Wood 5 24
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 23
Rubber 3 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Foamed Plastic 2 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Ear plugs 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Lake front site - Faith's Jetty Lake Te Anau KRTK Litter Bugs - Te Anau
15 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
178
22%

Next survey in this area

Lake front site - Faith's Jetty Lake Te Anau KRTK Litter Bugs - Te Anau
04 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
323
60%