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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 - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

12 September 2023

WTP

Katherine Smith

Overview

A

12

6.6

11.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

204

Products

408

17538

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 223 444
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 33 78
Bottles <= 2 L 3 89
Plastic utensils 2 12
Plastic bags 6 10
Straws 11 7
Lollipop sticks 4 4
Food containers 7 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Fishing line 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 45 79
Food wrappers 82 83
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 4
Pens & Stationery 3 8
Parking tickets & receipts 2 2
Clothes pegs 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 2 25
Other Plastic 2 2
Cigarette lighters 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Rope 1 12
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 107 14903
Glass or ceramic fragments 44 323
Construction material 63 14580
Metal 27 392
Foil wrappers 4 15
Aluminium drink cans 8 81
Other Metal 3 44
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 235
Construction material 1 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 9
Wood 25 617
Wooden utensils 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 23 600
Corks 1 13
Foamed Plastic 10 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 2
Foam sponge 2 4
Other 7 20
Personal care items 3 20
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 5 1096
Clothing, towels and linen 5 1096
Paper & Cardboard 3 26
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 26
Rubber 1 32
Construction & Automotive 1 32

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
25 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
108
56%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Petone Beach Litter Project
20 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
84
63%