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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

18 November 2021

Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao

Sheryl Miller

Overview

B

3

2.9

2.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

137

Products

274

14065

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 137 134
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 5
Ear plugs 3 3
Foam glazier spacers 3 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 17 59
Polystyrene cups or food packs 16 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 95 59
Plastic 97 511
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 4 146
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 175
Straws 6 3
Bottle caps & lids 16 43
Gardening & farming related 4 78
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Food containers 4 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 28
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 11
Plastic bags 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 1
Food wrappers 11 1
Fishing line 1 1
Other Plastic 2 10
Resin pellets A N/A
Wood 22 12605
Other Wood (specify) 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 12600
Metal 10 615
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Fishing related 2 442
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Foil wrappers 3 1
Construction material 3 168
Rubber 6 199
Other Rubber (specify) 2 36
Rubber footwear 1 55
Construction & Automotive 1 13
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 95
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
24 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
130
88%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast San Antonio School
31 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
57
90%