Join us for a day of action with the International Plastic Pellet Count

Plastic pellets, known as nurdles, are tiny beads of plastic made from gas or oil. They’re the building blocks of plastic production; they’re shipped across the world to be melted down and molded into water bottles, plastic bags and countless other items.

The problem is that they are often lost throughout the plastic supply chain- and in great numbers. It is estimated that 10 trillion plastic pellets enter our oceans every year. That is why PIRG, Environment America and several other organizations are organizing The International Plastic Pellet Count on May 3rd to raise awareness of the problem and  better understand the prevalence and severity of plastic pellet pollution. 

The International Plastic Pellet Count is a chance for individuals and organizations across the country and beyond to go to their local waterways, look for plastic pellet pollution, and record what they find, so we can all have a better understanding of where this pollution is happening.

Register to hold your own plastic pellet count for The International Plastic Pellet Count here.

Participants of the event can  go look for pellets on their own or with friends and family or organize a bigger event with more volunteers. Once registered, participants will be emailed a toolkit with more information, as well as an invitation to a webinar kickoff event. By participating, you can help to make an important impact on our understanding of this problem.

Register to participate today!