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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

1 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

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12

7.0

1.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

117

Products

234

2067

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 132 277
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 59
Fishing gear 1 1
Food containers 2 5
Food wrappers 27 32
Straws 2 2
Clothes pegs 4 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 27
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 8
Bottles <= 2 L 1 41
Plastic bags 5 12
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 23 39
Plastic utensils 1 2
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Safety & construction related 3 16
Other Plastic 2 11
Gardening & farming related 4 3
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Fishing line 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 56 1656
Bottles & jars 1 208
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 130
Construction material 33 1318
Metal 16 56
Aluminium drink cans 1 17
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 8 16
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 6
Foil wrappers 3 1
Construction material 1 10
Other Metal 1 6
Foamed Plastic 13 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 5 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 4
Other 7 2
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 40
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 27
Rubber 3 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 5
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 16
Clothing, towels and linen 1 16
Wood 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 5

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Previous survey in this area

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