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

12 March 2022

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

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3

2.9

1.4

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

552

Products

607

2565

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 587 1823
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 98
Baskets, crates & trays 5 25
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 2
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 13
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 8
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 14 36
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 7
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Plastic bags 3 34
Rope 494 1509
Fishing gear 1 4
Fishing line 7 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 27
Clothes pegs 13 27
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 3
Wood 6 362
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 362
Fabric & Textiles 3 290
Clothing, towels and linen 3 290
Metal 2 57
Aluminium drink cans 1 21
Foil wrappers 1 36
Glass & Ceramic 2 30
Construction material 1 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 21

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