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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 Estuary - Settler's Reserve

18 December 2023

Lockheed Martin

Briar Inwood

Overview

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12

8.6

7.6

90m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

1024

Products

922

3090

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 704 674
Resin pellets D N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 88
Syringes 1 N/A
Straws 7 5
Clothes pegs 3 5
Bottle caps & lids 28 55
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 15 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 54 81
Food wrappers 43 37
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 8
Food containers 10 58
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 534 323
Strapping bands & tape 3 5
Foamed Plastic 144 96
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 142 95
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 24 96
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 24 96
Glass & Ceramic 17 227
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 227
Wood 16 1110
Corks 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 1102
Other 10 0
Faeces 9 N/A
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 3 404
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 402
Construction material 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 118
Backpacks & bags 1 50
Clothing, towels and linen 1 66
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Rubber 1 365
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 365

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote Estuary - Settler's Reserve Hynds Pipe Systems
05 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1683
94%