‘Nurdle’ sounds pretty cute. Is it a sea creature or perhaps a children’s toy? Not even close.
Nurdles are microplastics – pre-production pellets the size of lentils. And they are transported everywhere, used to make water bottles, feminine hygiene products, and fast-food containers and utensils.
Poorly packaged in their journey from the manufacturer, they frequently leak into oceans and other natural environments. Citizen action can help force manufacturers to stop the leaks and limit the pollution they cause.
