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

5 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

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6

4.9

8.1

95m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

168

Products

319

904

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 214 319
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Food containers 7 23
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 14
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Bottle caps & lids 37 64
Pens & Stationery 2 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Straws 8 3
Clothes pegs 5 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 34 44
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Bottle seals & tabs 9 4
Plastic utensils 1 1
Food wrappers 47 32
Gloves 1 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 38 85
Other Plastic 1 3
Plastic bags 1 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Fishing gear 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 59 320
Construction material 38 232
Glass or ceramic fragments 21 88
Paper & Cardboard 17 161
Tetrapaks 2 20
Fireworks 7 123
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 18
Metal 13 52
Aluminium drink cans 5 39
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Other Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 3 5
Foamed Plastic 9 5
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 4
Wood 3 13
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 12
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 27
Clothing, towels and linen 1 27
Rubber 1 7
Rubber footwear 1 7

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