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

3 October 2021

Rethink Rubbish Coromandel Town (Plastic-Free Coromandel Town)

Kate James

Overview

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2

4.2

1.2

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

522

Products

574

4617

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 562 3584
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 2 1
Gardening & farming related 3 11
Food wrappers 7 4
Strapping bands & tape 5 3
Straws 1 1
Food containers 4 46
Fishing line 7 2
Fishing gear 2 15
Mesh bags 4 10
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Other Plastic 1 12
Bottle seals & tabs 6 2
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 9 49
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Clothes pegs 8 17
Baskets, crates & trays 5 66
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 13
Rope 444 3237
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 90
Wood 9 629
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 629
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 402
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 402

Materials

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