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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

12 November 2023

LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

4

2.9

1.4

100m x 9m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

246

Products

221

3029

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 102 350
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 39
Bottle seals & tabs 7 16
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 47 75
Food containers 2 3
Pens & Stationery 4 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 35 206
Mesh bags 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 41 399
Fireworks 4 251
Cups, food trays & wrappers 11 87
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 25 59
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 31 380
Bottles & jars 1 220
Glass or ceramic fragments 30 160
Other 15 628
Other 1 600
Personal care items 14 28
Metal 11 111
Aluminium drink cans 5 52
Other Metal 3 50
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 9
Foamed Plastic 11 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 5
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 5 56
Clothing, towels and linen 5 56
Wood 3 1095
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1094
Wooden utensils 1 1
Rubber 2 3
Chewing gum 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 2

Materials

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Previous 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%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
16 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
203
46%