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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

22 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

C

4

3.7

2.0

50m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

732

Products

732

3609

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 595 1737
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 79 130
Strapping bands & tape 18 12
Straws 25 22
Lollipop sticks 22 11
Bottle seals & tabs 9 4
Food containers 36 36
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 119 184
Hangers & retail packaging 21 44
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 83 70
Plastic bags 10 429
Food wrappers 90 70
Pens & Stationery 4 12
Bottles <= 2 L 4 452
Clothes pegs 2 5
Cable ties & zip ties 14 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 16
Safety & construction related 16 91
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 18 94
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Cigarette lighters 5 36
Rope 1 1
Fishing line 4 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 47 537
Glass or ceramic fragments 41 148
Construction material 6 389
Foamed Plastic 38 120
Foam glazier spacers 8 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 80
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 26 31
Ear plugs 1 2
Other 14 7
Cotton buds 3 1
Personal care items 2 6
Sanitary items 9 N/A
Metal 11 47
Construction material 1 7
Other Metal 2 14
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 21
Wood 11 1086
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 1086
Fabric & Textiles 9 63
Clothing, towels and linen 9 63
Rubber 7 12
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 11
Rubber bands 1 1

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