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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

10 June 2019

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

B

13

6.7

6.3

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

677

Products

677

4120

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 584 2316
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 79 61
Fishing gear 34 20
Food wrappers 47 545
Mesh bags 2 4
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 7 13
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 4 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 5
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 10
Other Plastic 5 5
Clothes pegs 9 23
Rope 380 1619
Metal 38 375
Other Metal 1 21
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Foil wrappers 33 11
Construction material 2 342
Foamed Plastic 26 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 23 23
Glass & Ceramic 14 385
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 14
Construction material 2 320
Bottles & jars 6 51
Wood 7 804
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 3
Other Wood (specify) 6 801
Fabric & Textiles 6 212
Carpet & furnishing 4 206
Other cloth 2 6
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2

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Next survey in this area

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)
12 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
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