PLASTIC PELLETS KNOWN AS ‘NURDLES’ ARE POLLUTING BEACHES AND WATERWAYS
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✍️ More states are considering tougher rules to curb nurdle spills, a type of microplastic pollution that poses a health threat to both wildlife and humans.
👉 Nurdles are a type of microplastic pollution that poses a health threat to both wildlife and humans. 👉 They are difficult to clean up and can act like sponges for toxins as they progress through the food chain. 👉 An estimated 445,970 metric tons of nurdles make their way into oceans annually. 👉 The plastics industry has acknowledged that many nurdles leak into the environment, but critics say the industry's voluntary program doesn't include meaningful reporting requirements, oversight, or consequences. 👉 Some states are considering tougher rules to curb nurdle spills, including California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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