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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

17 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

2

2.0

0.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

164

2372

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 106 261
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 20 11
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Safety & construction related 2 62
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 39
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Straws 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 3
Bottles <= 2 L 2 48
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 6
Bottle caps & lids 26 44
Rope 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 8
Hangers & retail packaging 3 11
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 8
Food containers 4 11
Glass & Ceramic 30 1256
Bottles & jars 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 21 87
Construction material 8 1167
Other 6 89
Personal care items 2 3
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Other 1 74
Paraffin or wax 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 6 476
Other cloth 1 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 31
Clothing, towels and linen 2 427
Foamed Plastic 6 55
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Foam sponge 3 52
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Metal 5 31
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Aluminium drink cans 2 20
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 4 174
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 174
Paper & Cardboard 1 30
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 30

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Hirepool Big Clean
11 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
246
50%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Petone Beach Litter Project
24 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
146
68%