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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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Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay

22 December 2021

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

B

4

2.3

1.3

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

274

Products

301

6116

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 280 3759
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 4 26
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 36
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 14
Food containers 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 25
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Gardening & farming related 2 30
Mesh bags 2 5
Gloves 1 103
Strapping bands & tape 4 5
Fishing gear 1 8
Fishing line 1 1
Clothes pegs 10 24
Rope 223 1893
Baskets, crates & trays 1 1567
Wood 9 1642
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 1642
Glass & Ceramic 7 661
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 661
Metal 2 46
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Construction material 1 34
Foamed Plastic 2 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 6
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)
03 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
522
98%

Next survey in this area

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)
12 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
552
98%