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 September 2019

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

B

6

5.9

1.5

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

421

Products

463

5753

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 434 2674
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic sheeting 1 6
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 21
Food containers 1 7
Food wrappers 21 17
Plastic bags 3 96
Fishing line 12 12
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 49 92
Other Plastic 8 75
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Gardening & farming related 6 4
Clothes pegs 13 28
Strapping bands & tape 5 5
Mesh bags 5 18
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 18 40
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Rope 282 2242
Wood 8 2598
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 2598
Glass & Ceramic 7 177
Construction material 4 164
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 13
Foamed Plastic 6 22
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 2
Foam sponge 1 19
Metal 6 46
Other Metal 1 39
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 7
Fabric & Textiles 2 236
Other cloth 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 235

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