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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

19 May 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Sam Judd

Overview

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1

0.9

4.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

143

2451

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 94 213
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 86 204
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 2
Foam sponge 3 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Plastic 37 315
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 2 31
Bottles <= 2 L 4 141
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 11
Clothes pegs 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Safety & construction related 2 12
Straws 2 1
Fishing line 1 2
Rope 2 51
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 27
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 16
Food wrappers 6 4
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Rubber 5 341
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 341
Metal 3 36
Aluminium drink cans 2 34
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 2 994
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 991
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 2 552
Bottles & jars 2 552

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