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 - Petone Beach, Water Ski Club

27 September 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

A

1

2.0

1.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

688

Products

688

1700

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 629 1220
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 98 230
Bottle neck rings 18 13
Bottle seals & tabs 11 4
Cable ties & zip ties 20 24
Cigarette lighters 2 58
Clothes pegs 8 24
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 7
Food containers 45 103
Food wrappers 89 95
Parking tickets & receipts 4 2
Lollipop sticks 28 13
Gloves 1 77
Pens & Stationery 10 44
Plastic bags 6 11
Plastic sheeting 2 12
Plastic utensils 1 3
Rope 1 2
Safety & construction related 12 38
Strapping bands & tape 28 58
Straws 72 63
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 156
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 75 140
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 81 43
Fabric & Textiles 22 169
Clothing, towels and linen 22 169
Rubber 20 47
Construction & Automotive 20 47
Other 7 19
Personal care items 3 19
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 4 97
Tetrapaks 1 49
Cardboard boxes 3 48
Metal 4 144
Other Metal 1 98
Construction material 1 44
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Foamed Plastic 2 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Foam sponge 1 2

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