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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

23 November 2023

Sacred Heart Petone School

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

15

8.5

12.8

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1006

Products

503

21048

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 447 969
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 7 241
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Fishing line 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 10
Rope 5 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food containers 8 27
Straws 9 5
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Cable ties & zip ties 2 4
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Bottle caps & lids 29 60
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 43
Bottles <= 2 L 2 51
Other Plastic 1 4
Food wrappers 129 81
Parking tickets & receipts 4 2
Plastic bags 10 27
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 79 242
Fishing gear 1 24
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 130 122
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 26 19757
Construction material 23 19580
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 177
Fabric & Textiles 10 113
Backpacks & bags 3 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 100
Clothing, towels and linen 2 8
Rubber 9 91
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 38
Construction & Automotive 3 53
Metal 3 30
Aluminium drink cans 2 27
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 3 7
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Wood 2 79
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 79
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

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