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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

16 February 2024

LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project

Kate Gislason

Overview

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3

1.7

1.7

100m x 9m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

203

Products

183

1582

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 78 1363
Bottles & jars 6 1236
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 71 122
Light globes/bulbs 1 5
Plastic 72 108
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 21
Bottle caps & lids 7 14
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 11
Food wrappers 14 8
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 24
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Rope 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 6
Other Plastic 1 14
Foamed Plastic 12 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 2
Foam glazier spacers 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 2
Metal 8 29
Aluminium drink cans 1 11
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 12
Construction material 1 5
Foil wrappers 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 62
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 62
Other 3 6
Batteries (Household) 1 6
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 6
Wooden utensils 2 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Clothing, towels and linen 2 2
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous 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%

Next survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
04 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
470
81%