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

24 May 2024

Fletcher Living

Dan Downing

Overview

A

11

7.3

3.3

90m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

568

Products

511

7706

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 297 4336
Glass or ceramic fragments 273 3363
Bottles & jars 24 973
Plastic 182 453
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 7 33
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 15
Plastic utensils 2 2
Food containers 7 14
Plastic bags 5 11
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 46
Straws 4 5
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Bottle caps & lids 26 54
Clothes pegs 2 5
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 5 50
Rope 15 46
Strapping bands & tape 8 26
Fishing gear 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 92
Plastic vehicle parts 1 7
Metal 11 2419
Aluminium drink cans 9 2414
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 5
Wood 8 365
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 352
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 5 40
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 2
Foam sponge 1 38
Paper & Cardboard 4 17
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 12
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 74
Clothing, towels and linen 2 74

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