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Plastic Pellets in Mallorca: Who Will Stop the White Beads on the Beach?

How to Recognize Plastic Pellets on Mallorca Beaches

Tiny smooth white beads on Mallorca’s shore are often plastic pellets, not natural material.

Published: April 22, 2026
Plastic Pellets in Mallorca: Who Will Stop the White Beads on the Beach?

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How can I tell if the tiny white dots on a Mallorca beach are plastic pellets?

Plastic pellets are usually smooth, round or slightly oval, and very uniform in size. They often look like tiny white or translucent beads and may collect along the tide line, in seaweed, or among beach debris. Unlike shells or pebbles, they tend to look manufactured rather than naturally worn.

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