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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

19 December 2020

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

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1

0.5

0.5

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

75

Products

83

612

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 76 215
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 21
Rope 60 164
Clothes pegs 2 5
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Fishing line 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 14
Fishing gear 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 2 338
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 338
Metal 1 31
Aluminium drink cans 1 31
Rubber 1 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)
13 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
1415
97%

Next survey in this area

Waitataramoa Bay - Central Bay Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)
16 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
218
95%