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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 - Bremner Bay Beach Wānaka

22 September 2025

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

B

47

39.2

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

661

Products

1322

606

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 1206 246
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1200 240
Plastic 61 103
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 3 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Other Plastic 1 9
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 27
Straws 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 9
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 35 43
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 23 158
Construction material 1 76
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 82
Metal 16 39
Foil wrappers 2 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 14 34
Other 6 5
Personal care items 3 5
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 5 46
Corks 4 43
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Rubber 3 2
Rubber bands 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 7
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 7

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Previous survey in this area

Lake front site - Bremner Bay Beach Wānaka WAI Wānaka
18 Mar, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
228
67%