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

2 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

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2

1.2

1.0

100m x 20m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

70

Products

141

15428

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 110 1870
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 8
Baskets, crates & trays 1 1490
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 10 16
Pens & Stationery 2 6
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Straws 3 3
Food containers 8 46
Strapping bands & tape 2 6
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 13
Plastic bags 3 8
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Clothes pegs 5 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 155
Cigarette lighters 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Safety & construction related 6 37
Food wrappers 23 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 30
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Wood 11 12046
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 12046
Glass & Ceramic 9 1420
Construction material 4 1380
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 40
Foamed Plastic 6 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 10
Paper & Cardboard 2 21
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 15
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 6
Other 1 13
Appliances & electronics 1 13
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Metal 1 47
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 47

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