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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

31 August 2022

San Antonio School

Carmen McDonald

Overview

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14

18.7

15.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

148

Products

296

20874

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 192 613
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Rope 3 11
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Fishing gear 1 22
Straws 8 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 17
Bottles <= 2 L 2 55
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 119
Other Plastic 1 6
Fishing line 2 84
Strapping bands & tape 3 9
Food wrappers 31 16
Safety & construction related 8 15
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 3 12
Bottle caps & lids 29 110
Food containers 8 53
Plastic bags 10 36
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Clothes pegs 6 15
Glass & Ceramic 43 15890
Bottles & jars 4 462
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 58
Construction material 29 15370
Foamed Plastic 27 14
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 4
Foam glazier spacers 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 3
Metal 9 271
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 245
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 24
Other 8 10
Personal care items 2 10
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Wood 7 3981
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 3981
Paper & Cardboard 6 11
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 11
Fabric & Textiles 4 84
Clothing, towels and linen 1 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 54
Backpacks & bags 1 14

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
03 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
72
76%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
23 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
234
62%