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

20 October 2023

Petone Beach Litter Project

Olivia Rees

Overview

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2

1.2

1.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

168

1059

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 86 147
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 20 42
Plastic utensils 1 3
Food wrappers 17 10
Lollipop sticks 5 4
Straws 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 12
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Fishing line 3 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 25
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 25
Rope 2 18
Glass & Ceramic 39 760
Bottles & jars 3 36
Construction material 10 620
Glass or ceramic fragments 26 104
Foamed Plastic 20 11
Ear plugs 2 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 3
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Metal 14 46
Aluminium drink cans 4 22
Foil wrappers 7 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 8
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Rubber 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 86
Clothing, towels and linen 1 86

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