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 - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach

19 September 2024

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

A

1

0.8

2.3

100m x 17m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

174

Products

295

20664

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 159 9757
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 97
Construction material 131 9660
Plastic 94 214
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 4 26
Bottle caps & lids 11 29
Straws 3 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 19
Plastic bags 2 10
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 5
Food containers 5 13
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 15 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 50
Rope 5 2
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 10
Strapping bands & tape 3 11
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Vapes 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Foamed Plastic 25 20
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 14
Wood 8 10634
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 10631
Metal 4 17
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 6
Tableware 1 8
Other 2 16
Personal care items 2 16
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2

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