Fidra
@fidrango.bsky.social
Fidra is an environmental charity supporting sustainability & preventing pollution. We shine a light on environmental issues through targeted projects to demonstrate positive change. www.fidra.org.uk SCIO & Scottish charity SC043895
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A huge thank you to all the amazing nurdle hunters for taking part in this year's #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt, helping to document & raise awareness of nurdle pollution around the world! 🔍🌍
Watch out for more information on this year's results coming soon!
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
Watch out for more information on this year's results coming soon!
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A huge thank you to all the amazing nurdle hunters for taking part in this year's #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt, helping to document & raise awareness of nurdle pollution around the world! 🔍🌍
Watch out for more information on this year's results coming soon!
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
Watch out for more information on this year's results coming soon!
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
#HappyHalloween 🎃 And happy last day of #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt 🌎
Thanks to all our nurdle hunters who have taken part in this months event!
Remember to submit your data by Nov 1st to be included in this years report ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/su...
Thanks to all our nurdle hunters who have taken part in this months event!
Remember to submit your data by Nov 1st to be included in this years report ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/su...
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#HappyHalloween 🎃 And happy last day of #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt 🌎
Thanks to all our nurdle hunters who have taken part in this months event!
Remember to submit your data by Nov 1st to be included in this years report ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/su...
Thanks to all our nurdle hunters who have taken part in this months event!
Remember to submit your data by Nov 1st to be included in this years report ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/su...
⚠️ A new report by @royalsociety.org reveals chemical mixtures in UK waters harm aquatic ecosystems even when individual pollutants meet regulations.
It highlights the urgent need to implement precautionary regulation for chemical mixtures in aquatic environments 🧪
royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
It highlights the urgent need to implement precautionary regulation for chemical mixtures in aquatic environments 🧪
royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
October 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
⚠️ A new report by @royalsociety.org reveals chemical mixtures in UK waters harm aquatic ecosystems even when individual pollutants meet regulations.
It highlights the urgent need to implement precautionary regulation for chemical mixtures in aquatic environments 🧪
royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
It highlights the urgent need to implement precautionary regulation for chemical mixtures in aquatic environments 🧪
royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
Great to take part in a roundtable on #PFAS with Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding yesterday.
Our Director, Catherine Gunby, contributed to discussions on the urgent action needed to address #PFASpollution across the UK.
Our Director, Catherine Gunby, contributed to discussions on the urgent action needed to address #PFASpollution across the UK.
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Great to take part in a roundtable on #PFAS with Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding yesterday.
Our Director, Catherine Gunby, contributed to discussions on the urgent action needed to address #PFASpollution across the UK.
Our Director, Catherine Gunby, contributed to discussions on the urgent action needed to address #PFASpollution across the UK.
🚨It's the final week of the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt 2025!🔍🌏
Have you taken part yet? If not, don't worry there is still time to join in! Find out how! 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Remember to submit your #nurdlehunt results by the 1st November, to be included in this year's report!📲💻☝️
Have you taken part yet? If not, don't worry there is still time to join in! Find out how! 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Remember to submit your #nurdlehunt results by the 1st November, to be included in this year's report!📲💻☝️
October 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚨It's the final week of the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt 2025!🔍🌏
Have you taken part yet? If not, don't worry there is still time to join in! Find out how! 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Remember to submit your #nurdlehunt results by the 1st November, to be included in this year's report!📲💻☝️
Have you taken part yet? If not, don't worry there is still time to join in! Find out how! 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Remember to submit your #nurdlehunt results by the 1st November, to be included in this year's report!📲💻☝️
The EU has officially approved regulations on preventing #plasticpellet loss 🎉
A big win in the fight against #nurdle pollution! Data from #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt helped make the case for these regulations. Now let's see action in the UK & beyond!
Join the hunt👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
A big win in the fight against #nurdle pollution! Data from #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt helped make the case for these regulations. Now let's see action in the UK & beyond!
Join the hunt👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
October 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The EU has officially approved regulations on preventing #plasticpellet loss 🎉
A big win in the fight against #nurdle pollution! Data from #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt helped make the case for these regulations. Now let's see action in the UK & beyond!
Join the hunt👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
A big win in the fight against #nurdle pollution! Data from #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt helped make the case for these regulations. Now let's see action in the UK & beyond!
Join the hunt👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
The Great Nurdle Hunt app is out now! 📱
Full of info & tools to help you nurdle hunt & easily submit your results 🗺️🔍Download the app & join the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt this October
Available now on Apple & Android devices 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
Full of info & tools to help you nurdle hunt & easily submit your results 🗺️🔍Download the app & join the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt this October
Available now on Apple & Android devices 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
October 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Great Nurdle Hunt app is out now! 📱
Full of info & tools to help you nurdle hunt & easily submit your results 🗺️🔍Download the app & join the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt this October
Available now on Apple & Android devices 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
Full of info & tools to help you nurdle hunt & easily submit your results 🗺️🔍Download the app & join the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt this October
Available now on Apple & Android devices 👉 nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
#nurdles #plasticpollution #environment
Big thanks to the @seabirdcentre.bsky.social for inviting us along to today's #nurdlehunt as part of #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt🔎
Thanks to everyone who came along too! 310 #nurdles found on a short section of beach🤯
Join the global movement calling for change ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Thanks to everyone who came along too! 310 #nurdles found on a short section of beach🤯
Join the global movement calling for change ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
October 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Big thanks to the @seabirdcentre.bsky.social for inviting us along to today's #nurdlehunt as part of #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt🔎
Thanks to everyone who came along too! 310 #nurdles found on a short section of beach🤯
Join the global movement calling for change ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Thanks to everyone who came along too! 310 #nurdles found on a short section of beach🤯
Join the global movement calling for change ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Denmark has banned 8 more #pesticides containing #PFAS
The main reason: these pesticides can break down into #TFA a small chain PFAS scientists are increasingly concerned about.
Fidra research earlier this year found #TFA widespread in UK rivers 💧
Read more ▶️ www.pan-europe.info/blog/denmark...
The main reason: these pesticides can break down into #TFA a small chain PFAS scientists are increasingly concerned about.
Fidra research earlier this year found #TFA widespread in UK rivers 💧
Read more ▶️ www.pan-europe.info/blog/denmark...
October 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Denmark has banned 8 more #pesticides containing #PFAS
The main reason: these pesticides can break down into #TFA a small chain PFAS scientists are increasingly concerned about.
Fidra research earlier this year found #TFA widespread in UK rivers 💧
Read more ▶️ www.pan-europe.info/blog/denmark...
The main reason: these pesticides can break down into #TFA a small chain PFAS scientists are increasingly concerned about.
Fidra research earlier this year found #TFA widespread in UK rivers 💧
Read more ▶️ www.pan-europe.info/blog/denmark...
2/2 🧵Proving even the most pristine looking beaches aren't immune to #plasticpellet pollution. Which is why nurdle pollution needs to be stopped at source! ✋
Remember - you can now download our app for on both Android and Apple stores📱
📷credit: @surfridereurope.bsky.social
Remember - you can now download our app for on both Android and Apple stores📱
📷credit: @surfridereurope.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
2/2 🧵Proving even the most pristine looking beaches aren't immune to #plasticpellet pollution. Which is why nurdle pollution needs to be stopped at source! ✋
Remember - you can now download our app for on both Android and Apple stores📱
📷credit: @surfridereurope.bsky.social
Remember - you can now download our app for on both Android and Apple stores📱
📷credit: @surfridereurope.bsky.social
1/2 🧵1 week into #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt 🌎
We have had lots of submissions so far! Check out this shocking find from @surfridereurope.bsky.social who found thousands of #nurdles on the beautiful South of France coastline 🏖️😔
Find out how to take part ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part.html
We have had lots of submissions so far! Check out this shocking find from @surfridereurope.bsky.social who found thousands of #nurdles on the beautiful South of France coastline 🏖️😔
Find out how to take part ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part.html
October 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
1/2 🧵1 week into #thegreatglobalnurdlehunt 🌎
We have had lots of submissions so far! Check out this shocking find from @surfridereurope.bsky.social who found thousands of #nurdles on the beautiful South of France coastline 🏖️😔
Find out how to take part ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part.html
We have had lots of submissions so far! Check out this shocking find from @surfridereurope.bsky.social who found thousands of #nurdles on the beautiful South of France coastline 🏖️😔
Find out how to take part ➡️ nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part.html
📄 New case study - Find out how Restructa Ltd has implemented innovative XRF technology to rapidly identify levels of chemical flame retardant POPs in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and avoid unnecessary incineration➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
#chemicals #flameretardants
#chemicals #flameretardants
October 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📄 New case study - Find out how Restructa Ltd has implemented innovative XRF technology to rapidly identify levels of chemical flame retardant POPs in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and avoid unnecessary incineration➡️ www.fidra.org.uk/download/cas...
#chemicals #flameretardants
#chemicals #flameretardants
Our Great Nurdle Hunt app is here!📱
Designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Track your finds with the app's built in #nurdle counter. It works offline too - perfect for remote beaches 🏖️
Available on Apple & Android devices. Download from our website➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Track your finds with the app's built in #nurdle counter. It works offline too - perfect for remote beaches 🏖️
Available on Apple & Android devices. Download from our website➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
October 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Our Great Nurdle Hunt app is here!📱
Designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Track your finds with the app's built in #nurdle counter. It works offline too - perfect for remote beaches 🏖️
Available on Apple & Android devices. Download from our website➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Designed to make nurdle hunting easier than ever! Track your finds with the app's built in #nurdle counter. It works offline too - perfect for remote beaches 🏖️
Available on Apple & Android devices. Download from our website➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
October 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪
Join in and be part of the solution 🔎
For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
Tackling #climatechange and chemical #pollution should go hand in hand.
Thankfully, companies across Europe are driving PFAS-free innovation in:
☀️ Solar cells
🌬️ Wind turbines
🚗 Electric Vehicles
⚡ Semi-conductors
🔥 Heat pumps
Check out @CHEMTrust
's blog: chemtrust.org/green_transi...
Thankfully, companies across Europe are driving PFAS-free innovation in:
☀️ Solar cells
🌬️ Wind turbines
🚗 Electric Vehicles
⚡ Semi-conductors
🔥 Heat pumps
Check out @CHEMTrust
's blog: chemtrust.org/green_transi...
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Tackling #climatechange and chemical #pollution should go hand in hand.
Thankfully, companies across Europe are driving PFAS-free innovation in:
☀️ Solar cells
🌬️ Wind turbines
🚗 Electric Vehicles
⚡ Semi-conductors
🔥 Heat pumps
Check out @CHEMTrust
's blog: chemtrust.org/green_transi...
Thankfully, companies across Europe are driving PFAS-free innovation in:
☀️ Solar cells
🌬️ Wind turbines
🚗 Electric Vehicles
⚡ Semi-conductors
🔥 Heat pumps
Check out @CHEMTrust
's blog: chemtrust.org/green_transi...
There are less than 2 weeks until the start of the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt 2025!🌍
Do you want to take part but don't know where to start? Then make sure you join us for our next webinar! We'll cover how to take part, how to #nurdlehunt, answer questions and more👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Do you want to take part but don't know where to start? Then make sure you join us for our next webinar! We'll cover how to take part, how to #nurdlehunt, answer questions and more👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There are less than 2 weeks until the start of the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt 2025!🌍
Do you want to take part but don't know where to start? Then make sure you join us for our next webinar! We'll cover how to take part, how to #nurdlehunt, answer questions and more👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Do you want to take part but don't know where to start? Then make sure you join us for our next webinar! We'll cover how to take part, how to #nurdlehunt, answer questions and more👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Calling all #NurdleHunters 🌎
This year’s #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is shining a light on how plastic pollution is threatening biodiversity and we need your help.
Please message us any photos of #nurdles in sensitive ecosystems or amongst wildlife and help us tell the story 🪸🐬
📷credit: Tracey W
This year’s #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is shining a light on how plastic pollution is threatening biodiversity and we need your help.
Please message us any photos of #nurdles in sensitive ecosystems or amongst wildlife and help us tell the story 🪸🐬
📷credit: Tracey W
September 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Calling all #NurdleHunters 🌎
This year’s #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is shining a light on how plastic pollution is threatening biodiversity and we need your help.
Please message us any photos of #nurdles in sensitive ecosystems or amongst wildlife and help us tell the story 🪸🐬
📷credit: Tracey W
This year’s #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is shining a light on how plastic pollution is threatening biodiversity and we need your help.
Please message us any photos of #nurdles in sensitive ecosystems or amongst wildlife and help us tell the story 🪸🐬
📷credit: Tracey W
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt is back this October 🌏
Come along to our webinar which will tell you everything you need to know about #nurdles and how to take part in this global citizen science event 🔎
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#plasticpellets #citizenscience #plasticpollution
Come along to our webinar which will tell you everything you need to know about #nurdles and how to take part in this global citizen science event 🔎
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#plasticpellets #citizenscience #plasticpollution
September 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt is back this October 🌏
Come along to our webinar which will tell you everything you need to know about #nurdles and how to take part in this global citizen science event 🔎
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#plasticpellets #citizenscience #plasticpollution
Come along to our webinar which will tell you everything you need to know about #nurdles and how to take part in this global citizen science event 🔎
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#plasticpellets #citizenscience #plasticpollution
HSE propose broad restriction on #PFAS in firefighting foams, acknowledging the risks of 'regrettable substitution'. A 6-month public consultation is now open 👉 press.hse.gov.uk/2025/08/18/p...
Find out more about PFAS in firefighting foams
👉 fidra.org.uk/download/cal...
Find out more about PFAS in firefighting foams
👉 fidra.org.uk/download/cal...
August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
HSE propose broad restriction on #PFAS in firefighting foams, acknowledging the risks of 'regrettable substitution'. A 6-month public consultation is now open 👉 press.hse.gov.uk/2025/08/18/p...
Find out more about PFAS in firefighting foams
👉 fidra.org.uk/download/cal...
Find out more about PFAS in firefighting foams
👉 fidra.org.uk/download/cal...
Despite efforts of NGOs, scientists and many delegates today we don't have #plasticstreaty to address production and pollution but as we regroup we are going to keep showing evidence of plastic pellet or nurdle pollution to those in power #nurdlehunt www.nurdlehunt.org.uk
August 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Despite efforts of NGOs, scientists and many delegates today we don't have #plasticstreaty to address production and pollution but as we regroup we are going to keep showing evidence of plastic pellet or nurdle pollution to those in power #nurdlehunt www.nurdlehunt.org.uk
📢Final day of negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty at #INC52
We are calling on governments for ambition and courage to ensure a strong and effective final treaty which addresses global #plasticpollution across the full lifecycle, including #plastic pellets➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
We are calling on governments for ambition and courage to ensure a strong and effective final treaty which addresses global #plasticpollution across the full lifecycle, including #plastic pellets➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
August 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📢Final day of negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty at #INC52
We are calling on governments for ambition and courage to ensure a strong and effective final treaty which addresses global #plasticpollution across the full lifecycle, including #plastic pellets➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
We are calling on governments for ambition and courage to ensure a strong and effective final treaty which addresses global #plasticpollution across the full lifecycle, including #plastic pellets➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
Plastic pellets are a upstream source of plastic pollution, spilling into the environment from the pellet supply chain during production, transport, conversion, handling and waste processing🏭🚚🚢
An effective #PlasticsTreaty must address pellet pollution➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
#INC52
An effective #PlasticsTreaty must address pellet pollution➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
#INC52
August 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Plastic pellets are a upstream source of plastic pollution, spilling into the environment from the pellet supply chain during production, transport, conversion, handling and waste processing🏭🚚🚢
An effective #PlasticsTreaty must address pellet pollution➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
#INC52
An effective #PlasticsTreaty must address pellet pollution➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
#INC52
🚨Today the final round of negotiations for a UN Global #PlasticsTreaty #INC52 begin in #Geneva
A strong final treaty is a major opportunity to stop global pellet pollution🌍
📄Find #plastic pellet info, briefs, primers, treaty text recommendations & more here ➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
A strong final treaty is a major opportunity to stop global pellet pollution🌍
📄Find #plastic pellet info, briefs, primers, treaty text recommendations & more here ➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
August 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚨Today the final round of negotiations for a UN Global #PlasticsTreaty #INC52 begin in #Geneva
A strong final treaty is a major opportunity to stop global pellet pollution🌍
📄Find #plastic pellet info, briefs, primers, treaty text recommendations & more here ➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
A strong final treaty is a major opportunity to stop global pellet pollution🌍
📄Find #plastic pellet info, briefs, primers, treaty text recommendations & more here ➡️ hub.nurdlehunt.org/solutions/un...
As final negotiations for a #plasticstreaty begin this week, make sure to read our latest blog, covering why plastic pellets must be addressed by an strong final treaty, how this can be done in the treaty text & more➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/inc5-2-...
#INC52 #plastic #plasticpollution
#INC52 #plastic #plasticpollution
August 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
As final negotiations for a #plasticstreaty begin this week, make sure to read our latest blog, covering why plastic pellets must be addressed by an strong final treaty, how this can be done in the treaty text & more➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/inc5-2-...
#INC52 #plastic #plasticpollution
#INC52 #plastic #plasticpollution
The Independent Water Commission's latest report acknowledged the risks that we are facing from PFAS and calls on the UK Government to take action.
'Forever chemicals' are accumulating in our waterways and drinking water, risking human and environmental health. 🚰🌊
'Forever chemicals' are accumulating in our waterways and drinking water, risking human and environmental health. 🚰🌊
July 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Independent Water Commission's latest report acknowledged the risks that we are facing from PFAS and calls on the UK Government to take action.
'Forever chemicals' are accumulating in our waterways and drinking water, risking human and environmental health. 🚰🌊
'Forever chemicals' are accumulating in our waterways and drinking water, risking human and environmental health. 🚰🌊