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 - Kau Bay

13 September 2023

ANZ

Ben Knight

Overview

B

20

12.0

16.7

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

2289

Products

2289

32266

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 1794 28140
Glass or ceramic fragments 1747 7240
Construction material 47 20900
Plastic 379 558
Resin pellets A N/A
Syringes 2 N/A
Bottle caps & lids 65 133
Plastic buoys 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 96 198
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 61 94
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 9
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Food wrappers 54 22
Straws 9 5
Lollipop sticks 20 5
Plastic vehicle parts 2 2
Rope 5 10
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Gardening & farming related 2 4
Safety & construction related 9 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 5
Clothes pegs 9 19
Parking tickets & receipts 3 2
Pens & Stationery 5 5
Food containers 8 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fishing gear 1 5
Fishing line 5 12
Foamed Plastic 75 42
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 51 22
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 19 17
Foam glazier spacers 5 3
Wood 19 2623
Corks 3 30
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 2590
Metal 13 334
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 83
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 3 16
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 234
Rubber 3 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 35
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 35
Fabric & Textiles 2 527
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 4
Footwear & shoes 1 523
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2

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