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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

20 March 2021

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Chelsea Summers

Overview

A

2

4.2

3.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

161

4588

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 86 200
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 2 4
Food wrappers 29 24
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 61
Bottle seals & tabs 9 18
Rope 4 13
Food containers 2 32
Cigarette lighters 2 34
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 11
Straws 1 1
Metal 25 168
Foil wrappers 5 21
Construction material 1 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 10 22
Aluminium drink cans 9 117
Paper & Cardboard 22 71
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 19
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 17 52
Glass & Ceramic 10 2946
Construction material 1 774
Bottles & jars 9 2172
Wood 10 1097
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 1097
Fabric & Textiles 4 95
Clothing, towels and linen 4 95
Foamed Plastic 3 10
Foam sponge 1 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 5
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
30 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
43
78%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
13 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
87
64%