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

7 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

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2

1.4

2.5

100m x 16m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

73

Products

117

5808

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 78 157
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 10 17
Clothes pegs 3 3
Food wrappers 7 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 65
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 5 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 4
Food containers 4 7
Other Plastic 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 15
Safety & construction related 4 9
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic bags 2 3
Pens & Stationery 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 16 2476
Construction material 6 2317
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 159
Foamed Plastic 8 41
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 24
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 5
Wood 8 1770
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 1770
Fabric & Textiles 3 1326
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1317
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 9
Metal 3 19
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Construction material 1 16
Other 1 19
Personal care items 1 19

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