The Impact of Nurdles on Marine Life and the Environment

Nurdles, small plastic pellets, are crucial in plastic production but pose a significant environmental threat due to frequent spills during transport and handling. These spills lead to widespread pollution, harming marine life and ecosystems. The video highlights the need for industries to adopt better handling and storage practices to prevent nurdle loss and protect the environment.

What is a nurdle primarily used for?

• Building blocks of plastic products

• Fuel for ships

• Cleaning agents

• Food for marine life

How many nurdles are needed to make a small plastic bottle?

• 600

• 1500

• 100

• 1000

What major incident caused billions of nurdles to wash up on Sri Lanka's shores?

• A factory explosion

• A container ship catching fire

• An oil spill

• A tsunami

Approximately how many nurdles enter the oceans each year?

• 20 trillion

• 1.5 trillion

• 5 trillion

• 11.5 trillion

What mistake do marine animals often make with nurdles?

• Use them as shelter

• Mistake them for food

• Use them for building nests

• Avoid them completely

What is a key solution to prevent nurdle pollution?

• Reduce ocean currents

• Improve handling and storage

• Ban all plastic products

• Increase nurdle production

Who needs to take action to stop nurdle pollution?

• Consumers

• Industries and regulators

• Fishermen

• Tourists