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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

4 November 2023

TS Tamatoa (Petone) Navy Cadets

Ben Knight

Overview

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8

5.5

4.1

100m x 18m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

99

Products

179

12678

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 117 291
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 4 64
Straws 2 1
Food wrappers 35 27
Strapping bands & tape 3 13
Hangers & retail packaging 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 29
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 29 22
Bottle caps & lids 13 39
Pens & Stationery 3 4
Clothes pegs 1 3
Other Plastic 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 70
Bottles <= 2 L 1 12
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 25 11255
Bottles & jars 2 385
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 10
Construction material 20 10860
Foamed Plastic 17 8
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 4
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 6 9
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 4
Metal 4 236
Tableware 1 21
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 201
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Wood 4 32
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 23
Wooden utensils 2 4
Corks 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 2 612
Clothing, towels and linen 2 612
Rubber 2 235
Rubber footwear 1 234
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
13 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
49
51%