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 September 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Katherine Smith

Overview

A

2

1.2

8.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

23

Products

46

253

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 54
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 2
Fishing line 3 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Plastic bags 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Foamed Plastic 19 21
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 19
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Wood 3 109
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 109
Metal 2 57
Tableware 1 44
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Footwear & shoes 1 11
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

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