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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

28 July 2023

Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao

Imogen Eglesfield

Overview

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6

3.3

2.1

100m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

68

745

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 45 202
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 22
Cable ties & zip ties 4 13
Bottle caps & lids 5 22
Other Plastic 2 11
Rope 1 53
Safety & construction related 3 16
Fishing line 4 3
Food wrappers 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 23
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 25
Food containers 3 7
Foamed Plastic 13 16
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 13
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Metal 4 165
Construction material 1 137
Other Metal 1 7
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 16
Glass & Ceramic 3 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 1
Wood 2 339
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 339
Other 1 22
Other 1 22

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Petone Beach Litter Project
21 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
32
83%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Petone Beach Litter Project
25 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
27
76%