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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

beach-icon Beach.

Waterfall Creek

20 August 2024

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

A

14

4.4

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

68

270

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 27 127
Construction material 3 22
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 22 45
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 59
Plastic 24 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Other Plastic 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 32
Bottle caps & lids 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 14
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 5 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 12
Wood 4 12
Wooden utensils 3 5
Other Wood (specify) 1 7
Other 3 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 3 30
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 28
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 2
Rubber 1 2
Chewing gum 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 19
Other cloth 1 19

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area