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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

21 June 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

5

2.6

2.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

65

1051

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 55
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Safety & construction related 3 6
Food wrappers 4 1
Fishing gear 3 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 17
Bottle seals & tabs 3 5
Food containers 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 8
Rope 2 1
Foamed Plastic 18 45
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 29
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 12
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Ear plugs 1 2
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Wood 5 930
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 930
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 1
Metal 2 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 19
Construction material 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
18 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
40
88%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao
28 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
85
85%