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

24 January 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Joy Knight

Overview

B

2

2.1

1.9

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

225

Products

225

2021

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 193 431
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 3 3
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Food containers 10 25
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food wrappers 17 3
Strapping bands & tape 9 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 81
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 26 17
Bottle caps & lids 47 101
Bottle neck rings 3 4
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Rope 2 21
Clothes pegs 2 6
Plastic bags 1 2
Straws 7 4
Cable ties & zip ties 2 11
Fishing gear 2 100
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 7
Syringes 1 N/A
Gardening & farming related 5 10
Safety & construction related 5 17
Plastic sheeting 1 6
Wood 10 983
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 983
Metal 8 460
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Aluminium drink cans 2 6
Foil wrappers 2 7
Construction material 1 442
Glass & Ceramic 4 58
Construction material 4 58
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 55
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 55
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 1 30
Rubber gloves 1 30

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