Plastic pellets, also known as nurdles, are the raw material used to make many familiar plastic products like water bottles, grocery bags and food containers. Unfortunately, these microplastics are often spilled, leaked or dumped into the environment, especially our waterways, during manufacturing and transport. As a result, they frequently wash up on riverbanks, lakeshores and beaches.
On May 2nd @ 12pm, we are hosting a count/clean-up in Navy Yard D.C. This is a great citizen science opportunity for students who want to engage in the D.C. community. Many other environmental orgs will be attending, so this is a great way to get involved, engage in some casual networking, and do some good for the Earth!
See the Google Form to sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/
Please let ENSP student Maddie Turner know if you have any questions! (mturner@environmentamerica.