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Nurdles in Kerala
June 6 , 2025
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- Tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) were found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala following the sinking of the container vessel MSC ELSA3.
- Classified as primary microplastics, these pellets are between 1 mm to 5 mm in diameter.
- The pellets found in Kochu Veli are mostly low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
- These pellets are melted and moulded into the various products, including the packaging, water bottles, toys, and textiles.
- While not inherently toxic, the pellets remain a dangerous pollutant.
- They can break up into micro and nano plastics and enter the food chain.
- This is the very first major incident of plastic nurdle landings in India caused by a shipwreck.
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