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 - Kaiwharawhara Point

24 January 2024

Downer HEB Joint Venture, Kaiwharawhara

Erin Hewetson

Overview

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11

16.5

8.2

584m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

210

Products

1226

17386

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 860 7775
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 98 248
Bottles <= 2 L 35 1160
Cigarette lighters 3 43
Fishing line 42 376
Food containers 12 71
Food wrappers 107 180
Other Plastic 15 58
Rope 8 123
Safety & construction related 1 95
Straws 3 29
Syringes 1 N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 21 755
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 187 3373
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 327 1264
Foamed Plastic 104 398
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 37 132
Polystyrene cups or food packs 67 266
Paper & Cardboard 84 834
Cups, food trays & wrappers 34 530
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 35 44
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 15 260
Metal 75 2873
Aluminium drink cans 63 1711
Fishing related 1 150
Metal vehicle parts 1 558
Unidentifiable metal fragments 10 454
Fabric & Textiles 49 2271
Carpet & furnishing 1 300
Clothing, towels and linen 48 1971
Glass & Ceramic 39 1898
Bottles & jars 29 1432
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 466
Other 8 0
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Rubber 7 1337
Construction & Automotive 7 1337

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area