United Nations Environment Programme, chemicals in plastics report
The report presents current knowledge on chemicals in plastics and urges immediate action to tackle these chemicals as part of…
Widespread chemical contamination of recycled plastic pellets globally report
This study aimed at increasing the amount of information available about toxic chemicals transferred from plastic waste into recycled plastic…
Fidra – INC5 Plastic Pellet Pollution primers
Fidra has created a number of primers, which highlight the risks and impacts of plastic pellet pollution in selected nations and global regions. This section also contains editable template primers
Fidra – Ideas and tip to engage with policy makers
This documents aims to provide ideas and tips for NGOs and individuals who would like to engage with policy makers on the issue of pellet pollution on a national and international level.
Fidra – Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 – Report
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 – Report Report and results from The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 (1st –…
Acute Spill – Galicia, Spain Resources
All links to resources associated with the December 2023, Galicia, Spain On the 8th December 2023 a shipping container, Toconao…
Acute Spill – X-press pearl Resources
Resources linked to X-press Pearl the environmental disaster that impacted Sri Lanka’s coast
Case Study – Galicia nurdle spill December 2023
Following the loss of a container holding plastic pellets from a transport ship, millions of plastic pellets began to wash up on the beaches of Galicia, Spain.
Centre for Environmental Justice – Public Perception Study on the Socio-Economic Impact of the X-Press Pearl Maritime Disaster on the Coastal Communities of Sri Lanka – Report
gain an understanding of the public perception of the X-Press Pearl disaster’s socio-economic impact including its effect on children’s education, livelihoods, mental and physical health, and the household economy.
Centre for Environmental Justice – The social and economic impacts, made by the X Press Pearl accident on coastline community – Case Studies
The effects of the X Press Pearl Accident are still being felt by coastline communities years after the disaster.
This series of case studies explores the social and economic impacts on some of those most affected by the environmental disaster.