Join us in the community!
We host and participate in a variety of events throughout the year, from community cleanups, to presentations, workshops and info tables.
We look forward to meeting you!
- This event has passed.
Plastic Pellet Blitz: A Community Science Event
May 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
On Saturday May 10, join our Plastic Pellet Blitz to become a community scientist and learn standard protocols to monitor and cleanup plastic pellets.
Join the University of Toronto (U of T) Trash Team in celebrating the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, with our plastic pellet blitz! This community science cleanup focuses on a less familiar source of microplastic pollution known as pre-production plastic pellets (or nurdles)!
Plastic pellets are used to make new plastic products, however due to their small size can easily become plastic pollution. In fact, every year, the U of T Trash Team finds plastic pellets in trash capture devices deployed along Toronto’s Waterfront. During this event, participants will work in small teams and learn standard protocols to monitor and cleanup plastic pellets.
This event supports Operation Sweep the Creek, a U of T Trash Team Pollution Prevention Project that addresses plastic pellet pollution at the source.
Event details
What to bring: All supplies will be provided, please dress for the weather. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Bottle-filling stations are available at the park, so remember to bring your reusable water bottle. Washroom facilities are available at the park.
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: Please arrive by 9:45 am to check in! We will begin promptly at 10 am and conclude at 12:30 pm.
Where: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park Beach (2001 Lake Shore Blvd W) under the picnic shelter near Al Pa Cones (view map)