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

17 October 2023

Pacific Discovery

Sabrina Dukovski

Overview

B

14

8.2

6.3

100m x 15m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

52

1769

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 35 117
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 5
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Safety & construction related 4 41
Food wrappers 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 5 6
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 59
Foamed Plastic 8 84
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 62
Other Foamed Plastic 1 18
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 4
Fabric & Textiles 3 237
Clothing, towels and linen 1 114
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 123
Glass & Ceramic 2 927
Construction material 1 926
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Metal 1 31
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 31
Wood 1 372
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 372

Materials

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