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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

10 November 2019

Johnsonville School

Diane Bloomfield

Overview

B

5

1.9

2.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

128

Products

256

7357

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 144 6668
Glass or ceramic fragments 55 256
Construction material 89 6412
Plastic 58 143
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Food wrappers 11 23
Plastic bags 1 59
Gardening & farming related 2 7
Food containers 2 2
Lollipop sticks 4 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 14
Plastic vehicle parts 1 2
Plastic utensils 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 5 12
Straws 14 12
Syringes 1 N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 38 482
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 15
Fireworks 33 467
Metal 12 58
Other Metal 12 58
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Ear plugs 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 3
Wood 2 1
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 2 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Petone beach clean up crew
19 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
218
42%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Johnsonville School
30 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
150
52%