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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 - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

24 May 2020

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Charlotte Painter

Overview

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6

4.7

5.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

139

Products

278

19302

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 134 586
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 3 6
Clothes pegs 1 4
Other Plastic 2 11
Gardening & farming related 1 3
Fishing line 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 4
Cigarette lighters 2 25
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 11
Rope 1 5
Bottles <= 2 L 8 363
Bottle caps & lids 17 42
Food containers 34 65
Food wrappers 15 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 28
Plastic utensils 1 5
Straws 7 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Foamed Plastic 106 96
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 11
Other Foamed Plastic 7 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 91 77
Wood 28 17959
Other Wood (specify) 2 19
Processed timber & pallet crates 26 17940
Rubber 6 406
Rubber footwear 2 296
Chewing gum 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 109
Metal 1 20
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 20
Glass & Ceramic 1 216
Bottles & jars 1 216
Fabric & Textiles 1 18
Footwear & shoes 1 18
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Sustainable Coastlines
21 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
338
93%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
22 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
105
92%