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

16 March 2021

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

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2

1.4

0.7

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

218

Products

240

2452

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 227 905
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 3 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Food wrappers 5 1
Mesh bags 4 3
Strapping bands & tape 3 32
Gardening & farming related 4 24
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 10
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Clothes pegs 7 17
Bottle caps & lids 5 13
Plastic bags 1 9
Fishing gear 5 17
Rope 165 750
Glass & Ceramic 5 441
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 132
Construction material 1 309
Wood 5 1026
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 1026
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Other Foamed Plastic 2 5
Fabric & Textiles 1 75
Clothing, towels and linen 1 75

Materials

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