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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

4 October 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

A

3

3.1

1.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

49

Products

98

692

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 100
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 12 24
Pens & Stationery 3 11
Other Plastic 3 26
Food containers 3 4
Safety & construction related 4 6
Cable ties & zip ties 2 6
Food wrappers 12 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 1
Gloves 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 8
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Fishing line 5 3
Rope 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Foamed Plastic 23 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Wood 5 561
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 561
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2
Metal 1 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 16

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