Accountability for nurdle pollution, Swedish case study 2018 – Research Paper
Swedish case study identifies regulations, laws, and policies have not been adequately enforced on industrial spills of microplastics. These results therefore highlight the importance of addressing plastic spills from industry through existing regulations and regular inspections.
CIEL – Written submission for the second round (INC2) of discussions for the global plastic treaty
Proposed responses on the potential options for elements towards an international legally binding instrument by the Center for International Environmental…
Fidra – Can the global plastics treaty address pellet pollution? – Solutions to Pellet Pollution Series Webinar
A jam packed webinar filled with information on how NGO’s are and can get involved with the global plastic treaty
The Morning – Addressing the global plastic problem and the global plastic Treaty – News Report
Urgent action is required to address the global plastic problem. This article goes into depth on addressing the global plastic…
EIA – How to get involved guide
A guide for NGOs and individuals on how to campaign and communicate with policy makers involved in the Global Plastic Treaty…
UN Global Plastics Treaty Submission Table
This table represents government submissions to the UN Global Plastics Treaty, specifically noting the inclusion of plastic pellets in each…
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Case Study
This series of links shows Texas water regulation that almost included proactive prevention of pellet pollution Including the original filing…
California Environmental Protection Agency – California’s Preproduction Plastic Debris Program
California’s Preproduction Plastic Debris Program This includes plastic pellets in legislation on storm water permits. Requirements include: Inspections Enforcement Stakeholder…
The Texas Tribune – Plastic company illegally polluted Lavaca Bay and other waterways pay $50 million settlement in 2019 – News Report
Citizen action against Formosa Plastics in Texas The news article details a $50 million lawsuit settlement due to the illegal…
Plastic Soup Foundation – Nurdle work in the Netherlands and Belgium – Project page
Since 2015 the Plastic Soup Foundation have been researching the extent of nurdle pollution across the Netherlands and Belgium. They…