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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 - Kaiwharawhara Estuary

18 December 2021

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Xanthe Smith

Overview

C

9

9.8

16.3

60m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

3950

Products

2133

11001

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1461 2582
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 102 101
Other Plastic 2 11
Syringes 1 N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 1 90
Hangers & retail packaging 4 26
Safety & construction related 54 172
Food wrappers 33 12
Straws 20 23
Bottles <= 2 L 9 284
Plastic utensils 7 14
Bottle seals & tabs 18 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 18
Bacterial habitat wheels 10 8
Gardening & farming related 1 3
Pens & Stationery 22 93
Food containers 11 46
Bottle caps & lids 201 420
Cosmetics and medical packaging 12 20
Clothes pegs 21 46
Bottle neck rings 26 10
Strapping bands & tape 4 5
Cigarette lighters 8 117
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 2
Rope 3 1
Fishing line 2 7
Cable ties & zip ties 28 38
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 829 685
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 320
Parking tickets & receipts 8 2
Foamed Plastic 464 229
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 90 64
Polystyrene cups or food packs 26 5
Ear plugs 8 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 328 150
Foam glazier spacers 11 5
Fabric & Textiles 65 341
Clothing, towels and linen 1 3
Other cloth 63 113
Backpacks & bags 1 225
Glass & Ceramic 51 836
Glass or ceramic fragments 50 433
Bottles & jars 1 403
Wood 37 4356
Corks 6 46
Processed timber & pallet crates 31 4310
Other 25 23
Personal care items 4 18
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Cotton buds 20 5
Metal 20 2440
Aluminium drink cans 5 67
Unidentifiable metal fragments 15 2373
Rubber 6 176
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 171
Paper & Cardboard 4 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts - N/A
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 18

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Kaiwharawhara Estuary Society for Conservation Biology
27 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
918
82%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Kaiwharawhara Estuary Society for Conservation Biology
26 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
919
89%