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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 - Honiana Te Puni Reserve, Petone Beach

6 November 2021

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

9

9.0

5.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

74

Products

149

520

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 80 58
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Safety & construction related 2 10
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 1 2
Food containers 1 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Plastic bags 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 9
Food wrappers 23 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 12
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Paper & Cardboard 30 355
Cardboard boxes 2 9
Fireworks 28 346
Glass & Ceramic 27 82
Construction material 3 41
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 41
Fabric & Textiles 4 6
Other cloth 4 6
Wood 2 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 12
Rubber 2 4
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Honiana Te Puni Reserve, Petone Beach Raroa Intermediate
13 Dec, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
582
31%