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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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

5 October 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

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11

7.0

10.7

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

2292

Products

1146

5744

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 972 4219
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 11 10
Strapping bands & tape 11 16
Hangers & retail packaging 3 12
Rope 3 67
Straws 27 18
Lollipop sticks 10 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Vapes 4 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 377 550
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 202 160
Food wrappers 120 34
Bottle caps & lids 95 224
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 8
Bottle neck rings 8 7
Bottle seals & tabs 5 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 12
Food containers 32 85
Plastic bags 7 6
Parking tickets & receipts 8 5
Bottles <= 2 L 2 100
Safety & construction related 29 2876
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Mesh bags 1 4
Other Plastic 2 2
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 100 1242
Glass or ceramic fragments 46 228
Construction material 54 1014
Foamed Plastic 22 16
Ear plugs 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 6
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Wood 15 114
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 114
Metal 11 39
Foil wrappers 4 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 6
Construction material 1 9
Fishing related 1 22
Rubber 11 32
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 28
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 2
Rubber bands 3 2
Other 7 2
Cotton buds 3 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 7 79
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 1
Clothing, towels and linen 2 77
Other cloth 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Sustainable Coastlines
07 Sep, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
1414
82%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club Pacific Discovery
29 Oct, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
1341
90%