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

14 July 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Olivia Rees

Overview

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10

10.0

41.5

50m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1646

Products

823

10519

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 676 3691
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 61 3057
Straws 24 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 11
Food wrappers 105 43
Bottle caps & lids 103 185
Pens & Stationery 5 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 11
Rope 13 11
Food containers 53 57
Bottle neck rings 11 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 11
Gardening & farming related 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 34 26
Cigarette lighters 3 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 2
Cable ties & zip ties 22 22
Bottle seals & tabs 19 6
Bottles <= 2 L 1 18
Lollipop sticks 18 7
Parking tickets & receipts 7 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 27 64
Clothes pegs 8 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 121 108
Plastic bags 4 3
Foamed Plastic 37 78
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 18 61
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 5
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 3
Ear plugs 3 7
Glass & Ceramic 37 3149
Glass or ceramic fragments 21 161
Construction material 16 2988
Other 27 7
Cotton buds 7 1
Sanitary items 16 N/A
Personal care items 4 6
Wood 15 3333
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 3333
Metal 15 216
Construction material 2 185
Aluminium drink cans 3 13
Foil wrappers 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 13
Rubber 11 15
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 11
Rubber bands 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 3
Fabric & Textiles 4 29
Clothing, towels and linen 1 18
Other cloth 3 11
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

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