Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visited the Port of Tyne to meet representatives from the Port, local authorities, the Environment Agency, and other organisations involved in the clean-up operation. He heard directly from the team at the Port of Tyne and discussed actions being taken to protect the environment and restore impacted coastal areas.
Minister Visits Port of Tyne to Support Plastic Pellet Clean-up
UKPulse News DeskMarine Minister Stephen Morgan visited the Port of Tyne to meet representatives involved in the clean-up operation following the pollution incident involving plastic pellets known as nurdles.
- Approximately 17 tonnes of small plastic pellets were released after a collision between two vessels at the Port of Tyne on 19 July.
- The government and the Environment Agency are assisting local partners in the clean-up effort.
- The government is working to strengthen protections around the transportation of plastic pellets and reduce the risk of similar incidents occurring in future.
Why this matters: The clean-up effort aims to protect the environment and restore impacted coastal areas in the North East.
What this means for you: If you live in the North East, you may be affected by the clean-up efforts and may see volunteers clearing beaches and restoring impacted areas.