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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

23 March 2024

ANZ

Ben Knight

Overview

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7

2.9

1.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

145

7690

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 76 7202
Glass or ceramic fragments 20 75
Construction material 56 7127
Plastic 42 78
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 21
Bottle caps & lids 10 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 7
Food wrappers 7 3
Safety & construction related 4 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 15
Hangers & retail packaging 3 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Metal 10 108
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 38
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Other Metal 1 3
Foil wrappers 2 38
Construction material 4 11
Wood 5 256
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 256
Fabric & Textiles 4 40
Clothing, towels and linen 3 28
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 12
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 2

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sacred Heart Petone School
27 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
180
26%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
14 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
25
78%