MSC's Commitment to Preventing Pollution from Plastic Pellets

A growing concern for marine, coastal and land-based ecosystems is the abundance of microplastics in the world's oceans. If plastic pellets are accidentally released during transport - such as in the event of a shipping container being lost overboard - these small granules, also known as nurdles, cause pollution in the oceans, rivers and along coastlines and impact fishing, aquaculture and tourism. They can also pose a threat to wildlife, as they can be mistaken for food by birds, fish and other marine species.

As a global leader in shipping and logistics, MSC is committed to addressing this issue. As a signatory of the Sustainable Ocean Principles and in line with our commitments to protect marine ecosystems, we seek to secure the health of our oceans by taking proactive steps to minimize the pollution risk posed by plastic pellets.

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