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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

13 December 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

2

1.3

0.4

100m x 18m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

49

Products

88

8578

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 45 206
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 24
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Safety & construction related 2 72
Strapping bands & tape 1 48
Food wrappers 11 17
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 13
Food containers 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 4
Other Plastic 1 3
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 26 7187
Construction material 21 7169
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 18
Metal 4 1019
Construction material 1 1015
Foil wrappers 3 4
Fabric & Textiles 4 15
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 15
Wood 4 82
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 82
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 4
Rubber 2 65
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 6
Rubber footwear 1 59
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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