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

28 November 2024

AON

Dan Downing

Overview

B

16

17.9

34.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

86

Products

173

1758

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 138 947
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 12 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 52
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 16
Safety & construction related 1 32
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 26 39
Food wrappers 40 70
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 21 706
Fishing line 2 2
Lollipop sticks 3 10
Paper & Cardboard 10 598
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 10 598
Rubber 9 71
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 9 71
Foamed Plastic 6 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 5
Metal 3 26
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 3 25
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 25
Fabric & Textiles 2 48
Clothing, towels and linen 2 48
Wood 2 38
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 38

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