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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

4 May 2023

LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

6

4.1

3.3

100m x 9m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

183

Products

165

2067

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 111 721
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 8 399
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 8 15
Food wrappers 24 10
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 33
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 2
Food containers 5 27
Plastic bags 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 29 45
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 168
Glass & Ceramic 30 1149
Bottles & jars 3 653
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 220
Construction material 5 276
Metal 10 78
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 12
Other Metal 2 26
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 40
Paper & Cardboard 8 53
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 51
Foamed Plastic 4 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 62
Clothing, towels and linen 2 62

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve Sustainable Coastlines
24 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
217
73%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
13 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
168
57%