How NurdleTurtle Works
Five steps to turn a walk on the beach into measurable environmental impact — and earn rewards while you're at it.
Join a CleanupFive Steps to Impact
From download to reward — here's exactly how the NurdleTurtle platform works.
Download the App
Get the NurdleTurtle app on iOS or Android. Create your free account in under two minutes — no experience required.
- Free to download
- Quick sign-up
- Works offline in the field
Find a Cleanup Near You
Browse the interactive map to find scheduled cleanups at beaches, rivers, parks, and roadsides in your area — or create your own.
- Interactive cleanup map
- Filter by location type
- Create your own event
Collect & Document
Head out and start collecting. Use the app to photograph nurdles and plastic waste, log your finds, and track your progress in real time.
- Photo documentation
- Nurdle identification guide
- Real-time progress tracking
Weigh & Submit
Weigh your collected plastic, enter the data in the app, and submit your cleanup report. Every gram counts toward the global total.
- Simple weight logging
- Plastic type categorization
- Instant impact calculation
Earn Rewards
Accumulate points for every cleanup. Redeem them for rewards, unlock badges, climb the leaderboard, and inspire your community.
- Points per pound collected
- Badges & achievements
- Community leaderboard
Every Nurdle Counts
Nurdles are pre-production plastic pellets — the raw material used to manufacture nearly every plastic product on earth. Billions spill into the environment each year during transport and manufacturing.
They're small enough to be mistaken for fish eggs, absorb toxic chemicals, and persist in the environment for hundreds of years. NurdleTurtle makes collecting them rewarding, trackable, and scalable.
Start CollectingTons of nurdles spilled annually
Years nurdles persist in the environment
Of plastic starts as nurdles
Contains ~25,000 individual nurdles
Built for Everyone
Whether you're an individual, a business, or a school — NurdleTurtle has a path for you.
Individuals & Families
Turn a weekend walk into an environmental win. Track your personal impact and share it with friends.
Get StartedBusinesses
Sponsor cleanups, engage employees, and generate verified ESG impact reports for your stakeholders.
Sponsor a CleanupSchools
Integrate citizen science into your curriculum. Track service-learning hours and compete with other schools.
School ProgramsReady to Make a Difference?
Download the app, find a cleanup near you, and start earning rewards for protecting our planet.