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Nurdle Hunter - Global Plastic Survey

Ongoing

Get ready to join volunteers around the world and take part in The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2025! Take part by doing a nurdle hunt between the 1st – 31st October and help collect vital evidence of nurdle pollution, raise awareness and show the global scale of the problem. By taking part, you are showing decision makers you care and want to see change. Together we can #StopPelletPollution!

You can make an impact this Great Global Nurdle Hunt by:   

Taking part in a nurdle hunt or organise one for your friends, family or community  

Sharing your nurdle hunt on social media to help raise awareness    

Using the results from the Great Global Nurdle Hunt to call on decision makers to address nurdle pollution where you are. 

Nurdle hunting requires no special equipment or training and is easy to do. If you are new to nurdle hunting, find out how to hurdle hunt here.

Benefits to self

Get out in Dorset Spend time on the Beach Contribute to the worlds largest plastic survey Hunt for nurdles and submit your survey between 1st and 31st October.

Benefits to others

Contribute data for the global survey on plastic pollution on our beaches

Location

Beach Location of your choice

Training available

Easy guidance on nurdle hunting and top tips provided on the Nurdle Hunt website.

Hours per week

1-2
  • Activity AreaConservation, Data Analysis, Environmental and Conservation, Science/Research, Sustainability, Wildlife/Nature, Local Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
  • Employability Skills within ActivityOrganisation, Project Research, Self Management
  • FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsClean Water and Sanitation, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption & Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities

Employability skills

  • Teamwork 0
  • Community Action 0