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

25 August 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

2

1.5

0.8

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

27

Products

49

670

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 19 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 24
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Plastic 18 51
Resin pellets A N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Fishing line 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 3 15
Food containers 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 20
Other Plastic 1 4
Metal 2 23
Aluminium drink cans 1 3
Metal vehicle parts 1 20
Glass & Ceramic 2 18
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Construction material 1 15
Rubber 2 113
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 113
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Wood 2 437
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 437
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1

Materials

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