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 - Steeple Rock, Seatoun Beach

11 June 2022

Seatoun Beach Litter Intelligence

Anne Taylor

Overview

A

2

1.5

1.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

85

4000

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 44 68
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 3 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 20
Bottle caps & lids 8 21
Food wrappers 4 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 6
Rope 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 2
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 16 3416
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 41
Construction material 8 3179
Bottles & jars 1 196
Fabric & Textiles 13 120
Clothing, towels and linen 1 111
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 12 9
Paper & Cardboard 4 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 21
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Wood 4 333
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 333
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Metal 1 40
Aluminium drink cans 1 40

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