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

24 January 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Joy Knight

Overview

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2

1.3

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

64

6766

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 25 191
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 2 2
Safety & construction related 1 80
Gardening & farming related 2 10
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Bottles <= 2 L 2 69
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 3
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 18 2061
Bottles & jars 1 192
Construction material 17 1869
Wood 7 3833
Wooden utensils 3 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 3826
Paper & Cardboard 5 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 4
Fabric & Textiles 3 508
Clothing, towels and linen 3 508
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 2 157
Rubber footwear 1 107
Tyres 1 50
Metal 1 10
Aluminium drink cans 1 10
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1

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