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

29 October 2024

Pacific Discovery

Jack Craft

Overview

B

15

26.5

17.3

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1341

Products

1341

9007

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1146 1460
Resin pellets B N/A
Bacterial habitat wheels 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 134 228
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 221 126
Straws 32 21
Drink package rings 1 4
Lollipop sticks 21 11
Fishing line 2 1
Clothes pegs 5 9
Pens & Stationery 15 17
Bottle neck rings 27 16
Plastic bags 6 48
Food wrappers 258 85
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 274 496
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 8
Cable ties & zip ties 9 6
Food containers 31 70
Plastic sheeting 2 12
Other Plastic 12 64
Bottles <= 2 L 3 34
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 10
Safety & construction related 32 99
Vapes 2 4
Strapping bands & tape 11 18
Parking tickets & receipts 17 10
Gardening & farming related 3 27
Bottle seals & tabs 7 2
Cigarette lighters 1 9
Rope 5 19
Hangers & retail packaging 1 5
Foamed Plastic 63 31
Ear plugs 5 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 43 14
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Glass & Ceramic 45 217
Glass or ceramic fragments 45 217
Fabric & Textiles 32 1458
Footwear & shoes 1 121
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 29 1332
Other cloth 2 5
Wood 24 3271
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 23 3270
Rubber 20 42
Other Rubber (specify) 7 19
Construction & Automotive 3 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 17
Rubber bands 4 2
Metal 6 2526
Construction material 2 2516
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 8
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 4 1
Cotton buds 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

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