| International Coastal Cleanup, Penang |
| 16 October,
2011 |
| Individual
Site Results |
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| Organization |
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Penang State Government & USM |
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Pantai Kuala
Muda, Penaga, Penaga, Seberang Perai Utara |
| Site |
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Pantai Kuala Muda |
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| Type |
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Beach |
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| Participation Summary |
| Total Number
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460 |
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| Total number
of trash bags filled |
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158 |
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| Total number
of items collected |
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13,208 |
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| Total weight
of trash collected (kg) |
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845 |
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| Total distance
cleaned (metres) |
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400 |
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| Debris Summary |
| Total
Shoreline and Recreational Activities |
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9,531 |
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| Total Ocean /
Waterway Activities |
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935 |
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Smoking-Related Activities |
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913 |
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| Total Dumping
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74 |
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| Total Medical
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93 |
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| Debris of
Local Concern |
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1,662 |
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| Top 10 Items
at a Glance |
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| Shoreline and Recreational Activities |
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Ocean
/ Waterways Activities |
| Bags
(paper) |
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Bait containers /Packaging |
35 |
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| Bags
(plastic) |
6,151 |
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Bleach / Cleaner bottles |
41 |
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| Balloons |
1 |
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Buoys / Floats |
73 |
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| Beverage
bottles (plastic) 2 liters or less |
414 |
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Crab / Lobster / Fish Traps |
9 |
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| Beverage
bottles (glass) |
289 |
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Crates |
5 |
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| Beverage
cans |
114 |
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Fishing Lines |
43 |
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| Caps,
lids |
106 |
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Fishing Lures / Light sticks |
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| Clothing,
shoes |
203 |
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Fishing Nets |
160 |
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| Cups,
plates, forks, knives, spoons |
231 |
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Light bulbs / Tubes |
14 |
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| Food
wrappers / Containers |
560 |
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Oil / Lube bottles |
7 |
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| Pull tabs |
56 |
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Pallets |
33 |
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| 6-Pack
holders |
3 |
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Plastic sheeting / Tarps |
252 |
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| Shotgun
shells, wadding |
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Rope |
263 |
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| Straws,
stirrers |
1,373 |
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Strapping Bands |
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| Toys |
30 |
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| Smoking-Related Activities |
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Dumping
Activities |
| Cigarettes / Cigarette
Filters |
283 |
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Appliances (refridgerators,
washers, etc) |
8 |
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| Cigarette
Lighters |
162 |
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Batteries |
8 |
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| Cigar
Tips |
183 |
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Building materials |
36 |
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| Tobacco
packaging / Wrappers |
285 |
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Cars / Car parts |
5 |
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55 gal. Drums |
3 |
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Tyres |
14 |
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| Medical / Personal Activities |
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Debris
of Local Concern |
| Condoms |
0 |
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Styrofoam pieces |
1,595 |
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| Diapers |
64 |
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Rubber Bands |
67 |
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| Syringes |
25 |
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| Tampons /
Tampon Applicators |
4 |
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| Comments |
| The Top 3 debris collected were plastic
bags (63%), styrofoam pieces (16%) and food wrappers (6%). These all falls
under the category of shoreline and recreational activities. The coordinators
suggest that the main source of pollution is from irresponsible beach-goers,
who did not dispose their garbage properly. To improve on the cleanliness of
Pantai Kuala Muda, the state government could increase the number of garbage
bins and awareness sign boards at the vicinity. Furthermore, beverage bottles
and plastic cups contribute to 10% of all garbage collected. In addition for
being a huge eyesoar, these containers can also be a breeding ground for
Aedes mosquitoes. Stall owners can opt for degradable paper cups instead of
plastic cups when selling beverages to visitor. |
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