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

9 March 2020

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

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2

2.2

0.4

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

176

Products

194

1271

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 180 452
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 18
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 27
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 5
Food wrappers 7 10
Fishing gear 1 1
Fishing line 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Rope 147 378
Wood 6 772
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 772
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 29
Construction material 2 29
Fabric & Textiles 1 15
Clothing, towels and linen 1 15
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

Materials

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