Nurdle Hunt at Marie Curtis Park
Join the hunt to protect Lake Ontario from microplastic pollution!
A Greener Future proudly presents our Nurdle Hunt program in partnership with the Great Global Nurdle Hunt. Venture with us to the stunning shores of Lake Ontario for a crucial endeavour in environmental conservation. Tiny plastic pellets, called nurdles, are one of the most widespread forms of plastic pollution. They’re small, but they add up fast, and they’re harming our wildlife and waterways. By joining this Nurdle Hunt, you’ll become part of a global movement to track, collect, and remove nurdles before they do more damage. Together, we can protect Lake Ontario for the benefit of people, wildlife, and future generations. 🌊
Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets, often no larger than a lentil, used as raw materials in the production of plastic products. Due to their size and buoyancy, they're easily dispersed and can be found littered along beaches worldwide. These seemingly innocuous pellets pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, as they can be mistaken for food by aquatic life, leading to ingestion and entanglement. By removing nurdles from our shores, we're safeguarding the delicate balance of Lake Ontario's ecosystem.
Lake Ontario serves as a vital source of freshwater for millions of people and a habitat for diverse aquatic life. Yet, plastic pollution threatens its health and biodiversity. By participating in the Nurdle Hunt, you're directly contributing to the preservation of this precious ecosystem and mitigating the harmful impacts of plastic pollution on people and animals. Each nurdle we remove is one less piece of plastic eaten by fish or contaminating our drinking water. Plus, the data you collect contributes to international research efforts to stop nurdle pollution at its source.