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

19 December 2024

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

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25

8.8

1.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

168

65551

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 91 1412
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 1
Other Plastic 2 254
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 19
Bottles <= 2 L 5 310
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 82
Vapes 4 26
Safety & construction related 1 385
Food wrappers 4 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 18 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 50 63
Gardening & farming related 1 260
Glass & Ceramic 29 50129
Glass or ceramic fragments 23 1299
Construction material 6 48830
Metal 11 113
Aluminium drink cans 3 44
Construction material 1 1
Other Metal 2 53
Foil wrappers 5 15
Paper & Cardboard 10 26
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 13
Rubber 9 1488
Tyres 1 1485
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 3
Wood 9 12264
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 12264
Foamed Plastic 7 112
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 110
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Other 1 6
Personal care items 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area