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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Lake front site - Wānaka Tree

29 October 2024

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

A

60

31.0

3.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

132

Products

265

416

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 148 120
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 77 13
Vapes 1 29
Safety & construction related 5 3
Food wrappers 27 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 20
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 15
Bottle caps & lids 6 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Other 43 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 42 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 25 31
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 3
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 13 8
Metal 19 57
Aluminium drink cans 4 34
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 15 23
Rubber 11 78
Other Rubber (specify) 6 14
Construction & Automotive 3 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 59
Chewing gum 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 29
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 29
Wood 5 26
Wooden utensils 4 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 21
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 72
Other cloth 1 72

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area