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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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Lake front site - Wānaka outlet

20 July 2025

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

B

24

11.2

0.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

92

Products

184

1095

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 51 384
Glass or ceramic fragments 51 384
Plastic 44 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 9 21
Fishing gear 1 7
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Rope 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 15
Metal 33 146
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 23 34
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 98
Construction material 2 13
Foil wrappers 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 24 27
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 21 20
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 7
Wood 10 51
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 50
Wooden utensils 1 1
Other 9 4
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 5 4
Fabric & Textiles 8 354
Clothing, towels and linen 2 348
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 6
Rubber 5 62
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 62

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Previous survey in this area

Lake front site - Wānaka outlet WAI Wānaka
14 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
80
43%