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 - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach

10 December 2022

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

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1.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

163

894

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 85 157
Safety & construction related 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 71
Food containers 2 5
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Other Plastic 2 24
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 5 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Straws 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 20 33
Resin pellets A N/A
Glass & Ceramic 39 414
Construction material 31 361
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 53
Wood 19 297
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 297
Paper & Cardboard 7 9
Cardboard boxes 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 6
Foamed Plastic 6 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 4
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Metal 4 5
Other Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Other 3 6
Personal care items 1 5
Other 2 1

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