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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

31 January 2022

San Antonio School

Lindsey Dailly

Overview

B

3

2.8

1.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

57

Products

114

2969

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 56 94
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Other Plastic 2 6
Rope 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Plastic bags 3 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 10
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Food wrappers 7 2
Bottle caps & lids 10 18
Straws 3 2
Food containers 3 13
Resin pellets A N/A
Foamed Plastic 47 19
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 23 6
Ear plugs 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 5 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Wood 5 1467
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1452
Corks 2 15
Metal 3 1385
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 3
Construction material 1 1380
Rubber 2 3
Construction & Automotive 2 3
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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