‘Nurdle hunting’ brings awareness to plastic pollutant

‘Nurdle hunting’ brings awareness to plastic pollutant

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- Advocates from Environment Virginia are bringing awareness to the trillions of plastic pellets that enter waterways every year. The pellets, called nurdles, are the building blocks of plastic products, from Frisbees to car bumpers. Environment Virginia said over 10 trillion nurdles enter the ocean every year. They're often littered during the manufacturing or shipping process. Today, the group searched for nurdles on the …