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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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Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

13 October 2021

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Charlotte Painter

Overview

A

2

6.0

6.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

87

Products

174

2924

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 111 341
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 39 92
Food wrappers 67 182
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 7
Bottles <= 2 L 3 58
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 40 2159
Cardboard boxes 10 1756
Cups, food trays & wrappers 28 363
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 40
Other 18 169
Personal care items 17 169
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 4 62
Aluminium drink cans 4 62
Glass & Ceramic 1 193
Bottles & jars 1 193

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
20 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
80
55%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
07 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
84
77%