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

29 November 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

2

0.8

1.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

5769

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 370
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 26
Clothes pegs 3 8
Safety & construction related 3 23
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 16
Other Plastic 2 16
Fishing line 1 4
Straws 1 1
Food containers 2 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 14
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Food wrappers 9 3
Plastic bags 2 14
Bottles <= 2 L 6 186
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 19
Foamed Plastic 13 15
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 6
Wood 10 4845
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 4845
Other 5 2
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 3 248
Fishing related 1 236
Other Metal 1 5
Aluminium drink cans 1 7
Fabric & Textiles 2 45
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 45
Paper & Cardboard 1 238
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 238
Rubber 1 6
Rubber footwear 1 6

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