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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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Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve

23 May 2026

Without Waste

Jessica Lamb

Overview

B

4

0.9

1.6

50m x 9m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

36

230

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 92
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 77
Food wrappers 4 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 11 43
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 9 40
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 3 8
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 8
Fabric & Textiles 1 87
Other cloth 1 87
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Avon Heathcote / Ihutai Estuary - Windsurfer's reserve LOOP - Litter out of Ōtautahi Project
23 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
197
58%