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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

3 April 2022

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Charlotte Painter

Overview

B

2

6.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

143

1574

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 105 837
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 40 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 595
Food containers 3 41
Plastic sheeting 11 73
Other Plastic 1 26
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 18
Clothes pegs 1 5
Food wrappers 30 30
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 5
Mesh bags 1 22
Paper & Cardboard 17 75
Cups, food trays & wrappers 17 75
Other 10 0
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 3 313
Footwear & shoes 1 217
Clothing, towels and linen 2 96
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 2
Metal 3 20
Aluminium drink cans 3 20
Glass & Ceramic 2 327
Bottles & jars 1 217
Construction material 1 110

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach San Antonio School
31 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
148
74%