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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

6 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

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3

2.5

1.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

96

8548

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 63 426
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 5 143
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 6
Food wrappers 11 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 83
Bottle caps & lids 6 36
Food containers 3 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 94
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Other Plastic 1 18
Hangers & retail packaging 1 4
Straws 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 6
Foamed Plastic 14 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 5
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 3193
Construction material 9 3193
Wood 6 4909
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 4908
Metal 2 11
Aluminium drink cans 1 7
Construction material 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Other 1 0
Faeces 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Sustainable Coastlines
02 Aug, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
70
82%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Unispace
25 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
70
50%