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

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

2 August 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

William Ricketts

Overview

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7

8.8

8.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1461

Products

1461

6342

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1374 1835
Resin pellets C N/A
Plastic bags 19 40
Bottle caps & lids 183 346
Other Plastic 421 748
Food wrappers 690 498
Gloves 5 47
Bottles <= 2 L 9 71
Clothes pegs 10 17
Strapping bands & tape 17 44
Parking tickets & receipts 8 14
Cable ties & zip ties 3 5
Food containers 9 5
Fabric & Textiles 52 580
Rope, line or string (natural) 18 297
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 30 187
Clothing, towels and linen 4 96
Foamed Plastic 11 22
Other Foamed Plastic 11 22
Wood 9 3743
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 3743
Glass & Ceramic 8 93
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 93
Metal 7 69
Aluminium drink cans 7 69

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