Nurdles have a similar impact on the environment as plastic bags, if not more serious. The remaining nurdles after manufacturing a certain product is often disposed in landfills. The problem is that they are so minuscule. Nurdles often float away in shallow streams and sewers carried by rainfall, and often end up in the ocean. The most serious problem is that the nurldes, unlike most pebbles, float on water.  

           As these nurdles float around in ocean currents, they attract fish, as they look similar to most plankton of flies. Fish often consume these pellets, deceived that they are actual prey. As they continue to prey on nurdles, the stomach of marine animals gets filled with nurdles. This deceives the fish once again, causing them to think that they are full by taking up space in their stomach. In the end, marine animals starve to death.

           Governments around the world have realized the danger of nurdles, and have begun projects to eliminate nurdles around bay areas. Yet, nurdles continue to spill out into the ocean despite these efforts. The most important things is reducing the use of plastic products, especially those containing tiny nurdles.