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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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

10 September 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Nate Rigler

Overview

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16

17.1

9.3

50m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

2092

Products

1046

6575

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 872 667
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 33
Bottle caps & lids 47 71
Food wrappers 106 29
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 257 49
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 200 207
Straws 11 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 1
Plastic bags 13 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 25 64
Bottle seals & tabs 13 4
Bottle neck rings 9 3
Clothes pegs 3 4
Parking tickets & receipts 5 3
Strapping bands & tape 24 22
Safety & construction related 33 69
Food containers 16 33
Hangers & retail packaging 12 9
Cigarette lighters 8 4
Pens & Stationery 4 7
Cable ties & zip ties 21 21
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 6
Lollipop sticks 8 5
Rope 34 7
Fishing line 4 1
Plastic utensils 4 3
Glass & Ceramic 83 4459
Glass or ceramic fragments 70 313
Construction material 13 4146
Metal 16 32
Construction material 1 13
Aluminium drink cans 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 10
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 5
Foamed Plastic 16 10
Ear plugs 3 3
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 4
Rubber 16 161
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Rubber bands 6 4
Other Rubber (specify) 8 154
Fabric & Textiles 14 83
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 13 24
Clothing, towels and linen 1 59
Other 13 9
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Cotton buds 2 1
Personal care items 9 8
Wood 13 1152
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 1152
Paper & Cardboard 3 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 2

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club The Mermaid Reef Rescuers
19 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1420
77%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Petone Beach Litter Project
28 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1080
81%