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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

3 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Lana Jackson

Overview

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10

10.0

25.0

50m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

3054

Products

1527

4993

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1404 3061
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 619 642
Food wrappers 404 307
Straws 20 12
Bottle caps & lids 64 119
Lollipop sticks 13 6
Bottle neck rings 8 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 98 174
Food containers 58 196
Bottles <= 2 L 3 106
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 62
Cigarette lighters 1 26
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Parking tickets & receipts 12 11
Pens & Stationery 2 13
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Rope 4 21
Gloves 1 56
Plastic bags 10 828
Strapping bands & tape 13 10
Cable ties & zip ties 11 19
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 12
Fishing line 1 1
Clothes pegs 5 12
Other Plastic 4 59
Gardening & farming related 4 59
Plastic sheeting 3 42
Safety & construction related 15 212
Plastic vehicle parts 2 33
Hangers & retail packaging 9 15
Foamed Plastic 83 63
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 57 18
Foam sponge 1 8
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 12
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 18
Foam glazier spacers 9 6
Ear plugs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 640
Construction material 2 523
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 117
Rubber 9 22
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 7 19
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 8 340
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 340
Metal 5 8
Construction material 2 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Wood 5 840
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 835
Other Wood (specify) 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 3 19
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 18
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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