17TH INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP SINGAPORE

20th September, 2008

Type: Beaches
Organizations: Waterways Watch Society, German European School, Compassvale Secondary School, NTU Earthlink, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Singapore Science Centre, Advantest (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Katong Convent, Victoria School, PowerSeraya and Greenridge Secondary School, Queensway Secondary School Girl Guides, Raffles Girls' School (Secondary), SUVEC, Coca-Cola, Republic Polytechnic, Sembawang Secondary School, Yio Chu Kang CC, NYP Geo Council, Mayflower Primary School, Anderson Primary School, Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association, Greenview Secondary Cuon Scout Troop, Hai Sing Catholic School, ST Dynamics, Rotary Club, Girl Guides of Changkat Changi/Damai/Hougang/Tanjong Katong Secondary schools, NAFA Volunteer Club, AVA, NSS-CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School, NSS-Bedok View Secondary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Humanities, MCYS/NParks Ubin, NSS-Sukyo Mahikari Singapore, NSS-Anne's Group, NSS-Bloomberg-EcoSG, NSS-Floaters


PARTICIPATION SUMMARY
Total Number of Volunteers: 2,127
Total Number of Trash Bags Filled: 720
Total Number of Items Collected: 108,559
Total Weight of Trash Collected (kg): 4775.8
Total Distance Cleaned (m): 15,600


DEBRIS SUMMARY
Total Shoreline and Recreational Activities: 45,626
Total Ocean / Waterway Activities: 7,443
Total Smoking-Related Activities: 20,390
Total Dumping Activities: 1,615
Total Medical / Personal Activities: 210
Total Debris of Local Concern: 33,275


TOP TEN ITEMS AT A GLANCE

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SHORELINE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY   OCEAN / WATERWAY ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Bags (Paper): 1010 0.9%  Bait Containers / Packaging: 189 0.2%
Bags (Plastic): 14259 13.1%  Beach / Cleaner Bottles: 126 0.1%
Balloons: 306 0.3%  Buoys / Floats: 108 0.1%
Beverage Bottles (Plastic, <= 2 litres): 3025 2.8%  Crab / Lobster / Fish Traps: 183 0.2%
Beverage Bottles (Glass): 1941 1.8%  Crates: 38 0%
Beverage (Cans): 697 0.6%  Fishing Lines: 241 0.2%
Caps, Lids: 2998 2.8%  Fishing Lures / Light Sticks: 282 0.3%
Clothing, Shoes: 1287 1.2%  Fishing Nets: 239 0.2%
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons: 2651 2.4%  Light Bulbs / Tubes: 185 0.2%
Food Wrappers / Containers: 10171 9.4%  Oil / Lubes Bottles: 85 0.1%
Pull Tabs: 268 0.2%  Pallets: 51 0%
6-Pack Holders: 20 0%  Plastic Sheeting / Tarps: 3938 3.6%
Shotgun Shells, Wadding: 80 0.1%  Rope: 1347 1.2%
Straws, Stirrers: 6028 5.6%  Strapping Bands: 431 0.4%
Toys: 885 0.8%       


SMOKING-RELATED ACTIVITY SUMMARY   DUMPING ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Cigarette / Cigarette Filters: 18220 16.8%  Appliances (fridges, washers, etc) 70 0.1%
Cigarette Lighters: 485 0.4%  Batteries: 435 0.4%
Cigar Tips: 1359 1.3%  Building Materials: 974 0.9%
Tobacco Packaging / Wrappers: 326 0.3%  Car / Car Parts: 72 0.1%
      55 Gal. Drums: 18 0%
      Tires: 46 0%


MEDiCAL / PERSONAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY   DEBRIS OF LOCAL CONCERN (TOP 3) SUMMARY
Condoms: 76 0.1%  Styrofoam Pieces 30,171 27.8%
Diapers: 33 0%  Rubber Bands: 1,112 1%
Syringes: 26 0%  Food Items: 523 0.5%
Tampons / Tampon Applicators: 75 0.1%      


Last updated: 29 Sep 2008