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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

23 March 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

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2

0.9

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

44

892

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 94
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Rope 1 14
Plastic utensils 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 13
Clothes pegs 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Safety & construction related 1 2
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 6 12
Foamed Plastic 9 12
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 5
Metal 2 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Wood 2 778
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 778
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
24 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
10
76%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
14 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
4
89%