Sustainability

Grieg Seafood under police review over major plastic bead spill

The incident has been described as one of the most severe plastic pollution events in Norway to date.

According to the company, a defective screen plate was the cause of the release, allowing large quantities of plastic beads to escape into the sea and surrounding beach area.
According to the company, a defective screen plate was the cause of the release, allowing large quantities of plastic beads to escape into the sea and surrounding beach area.Photo: Grieg Seafood
Published 18 June 2025, 06:46Updated 18 June 2025, 06:46
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