Thousands of volunteers clear plastic pellets from north-east beaches following ship collision
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Thousands of volunteers clear plastic pellets from north-east beaches following ship collision

2 Aug 2026 · Originally published 2 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: ‘There’s no nurdle fairy’: thousands mobilise to clean up plastic spillage in north-east England
Following a ship collision at the Port of Tyne that released millions of plastic pellets into the water, up to 2,000 volunteers have been sifting through sand across the north-east coastline to remove them. This community-led effort aims to mitigate the environmental impact on local beaches while authorities work to ensure the shipowners address the pollution.
Source: Guardian Env Tyne And Wear
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