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2008 Top Ten
This
chart shows the top ten types of debris that were collected
from our shorelines and waterways during the 2008 Cleanup.
In 2008,
the "Top Ten" list made up 81% of all the debris found
in Mississippi. This total is indicative of "baggable" debris
only, and does not include the 95,000 pounds of debris that
would not fit neatly into our trash bags, nor the 92 tires
that were collected (amounting to a combined total of 1,380
pounds)! For a further breakdown of the 2008 Cleanup effort
by people, pounds, and miles, take a look at the PPM
worksheet (PDF, 18.51 B) that we are required to submit to the Ocean
Conservancy each year.
| Item |
Amount
|
Percentage
|
| Cigarettes
and/or cigarette filters |
13,432
|
20.2%
|
| Bags
(plastic) |
6,174
|
9.3%
|
| Beverage
bottles (plastic) |
5,605
|
8.4%
|
| Food
wrappers/containers |
5,412
|
8.1%
|
| Beverage
bottles (glass) |
5,164
|
7.8%
|
| Beverage
cans |
4,752
|
7.2%
|
| Caps/lids |
4,717
|
7.1%
|
| Building
materials |
3,454
|
5.2%
|
| Cups,
plates, forks, knives, spoons |
2.815
|
4.2%
|
| Bags
(paper) |
2,175
|
3.3%
|
2008
Most Dangerous
This chart
shows the top ten most dangerous types of debris to marine
life that
were collected from our shorelines and waterways
during the 2008 Cleanup. The percentage shown is compared to
the total amount of debris found in Mississippi.
| Item |
Amount
|
Percentage
|
| Bags
(plastic) |
6,174
|
9.3%
|
| Rope |
826
|
1.2%
|
| Plastic
sheeting/tarps |
657
|
1.0%
|
| Fishing
line |
534
|
0.8%
|
| Balloons |
464
|
0.7%
|
| Six-pack
rings |
338
|
0.5%
|
| Strapping
bands |
287
|
0.4%
|
| Fishing
nets |
168
|
0.3%
|
| Fishing
lures/light sticks |
165
|
0.2%
|
| Crab/fish
traps |
115
|
0.2%
|
Sources of Debris
This chart shows the five most common souces of debris found
during the 2008 Cleanup.
| Sources
of Debris |
| Category |
Percentage
|
| Shoreline
and recreational activities |
51%
|
| Smoking-related
activities |
39%
|
| Ocean
and waterway activities |
7.6%
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| Dumping
activities |
1.9%
|
| Medical/personal
hygiene |
0.5%
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