Every Cleanup Counts
Real numbers from real people removing plastic from the environment — updated live as our community cleans up.
Plastic Removed
Cleanups Completed
Volunteers
Hours Volunteered
Where Our Community Cleans
Every approved cleanup is pinned on the map. Click a dot to see details.
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Locations mapped
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Avg lbs per cleanup
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Avg time per cleanup
Small Pellets. Massive Problem.
Nurdles are the raw material for virtually all plastic products. Billions spill into the environment every year during shipping and manufacturing — and because they're so small, they're nearly impossible to clean up once they reach the ocean.
NurdleTurtle focuses on catching them before they reach the water — at roadsides, railroad crossings, storm drains, and beaches — where one person with a bag can make a real difference.
See How It WorksTons of nurdles spill annually worldwide
How long nurdles persist in the environment
Of all plastic starts as nurdles
Nurdles in just one pound of plastic
Our Journey So Far
From a single bike ride to a growing movement.
NurdleTurtle Founded
A California teenager spots nurdles near a railroad crossing and has a big idea.
First Cleanups Organized
Early volunteers join the movement, collecting plastic at local beaches and parks.
App Beta Launched
The NurdleTurtle app enters beta, enabling photo documentation and weight tracking.
Growing the Movement
3 cities, 27 people, 240 lbs of plastic removed — and counting.
Add Your Impact to the Map
Every cleanup you do gets counted. Join the movement and help us grow these numbers.
Start a Cleanup