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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

13 August 2023

LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project

Kate Gislason

Overview

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4

3.3

1.1

100m x 9m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

168

Products

151

700

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 141
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 2 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 32
Food containers 4 29
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 10
Clothes pegs 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 40 27
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 22
Glass & Ceramic 26 329
Bottles & jars 1 190
Glass or ceramic fragments 25 139
Paper & Cardboard 24 58
Fireworks 1 20
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 10
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 13 12
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 16
Foamed Plastic 13 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 6
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Metal 12 163
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 146
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 16
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 2 1
Construction & Automotive 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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Previous 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%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
12 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
246
51%