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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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Cardrona River

20 June 2024

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

C

40

10.7

1.0

100m x m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

136

Products

272

52856

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 165 24451
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 7 320
Cigarette lighters 2 100
Other Plastic 25 800
Food wrappers 100 600
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 1
Gardening & farming related 23 22630
Metal 38 8984
Foil wrappers 11 4
Construction material 10 8180
Aluminium drink cans 11 220
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 220
Other Metal 4 360
Paper & Cardboard 38 1180
Cups, food trays & wrappers 38 1180
Glass & Ceramic 24 18000
Construction material 5 4420
Bottles & jars 16 3180
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 400
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 10000
Foamed Plastic 7 241
Other Foamed Plastic 5 240
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area