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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

26 April 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Max Archer

Overview

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1

0.7

0.7

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

108

289

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 85 137
Resin pellets C N/A
Plastic bags 6 53
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Food wrappers 25 12
Food containers 4 19
Straws 2 2
Rope 1 7
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 17
Metal 6 91
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 20
Aluminium drink cans 3 68
Foil wrappers 2 3
Wood 6 25
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 25
Paper & Cardboard 6 14
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 12
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 20
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 9
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11

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