Seas at Risk and Partners – European Pellet Hunt – Resource pack
This is a 10 day hunt from the 15th – 23rd April 2024. It is to build moment for EU regulation to prevent pellet spills. Use the Resources to help start your pellet hunt!
US Train Derailment News items
America has a large issue with train derailments often these trains that derail contain nurdles which then spill into the environment.
Fidra – How to use Nurdle Data – Webinar
Fidra – Using Nurdle Data – Presentation slides
The presentation slides are from a webinar on How to use Nurdle Hunt Data, as part of the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2023 Webinar series
Oceanswell – Nurdle tracker Sri Lanka – Nurdle Database
The data gathered by Oceanswell helps to focus clean up efforts but also verifies particle tracking models that let them predict the long-term movement of nurdles.
Fidra – The Great Nurdle Hunt 2013-2023: Results Webinar
Fidra – The Great Nurdle Hunt 2013-2023: Results Webinar
Fidra – Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2013-2023 – Report
Over 7000 nurdle hunts have taken place with over 20.000 volunteers
Oracle Environmental Experts – Mapping the global plastic pellet supply chain – PowerPoint Presentations
The plastic industry is expanding, consequently increasing pressure on the global plastic pellet supply chain. These presentations provide a summary the supply chain both at a global and regional level,
Fidra – Great Nurdle Hunt Log Sheet
The log sheet includes lots of examples of microplastics you may find on the beach and how to identify a nurdle.
Oracle Environmental Experts – Mapping the global plastic pellet supply chain – Full Report Only
New report maps global plastic pellet supply chain and finds countries worldwide are at risk from over 2 trillion plastic pellets spilling into the environment each year.