The Hidden Threat: Ecological Impact of Micro-plastics from Trim-Wire

Micro-plastics — tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size — are a growing environmental crisis. While much attention is given to micro-plastics from packaging or textiles, trim-wire, commonly used in industries and by consumers in gardens. When trim-wire is used or degrades or is improperly disposed of, it releases micro-plastics that pose serious risks to ecosystems and human health.

How Trim-Wire Contributes to Micro-plastic Pollution Trim-wire is typically made from Polyethylene (PE) or Nylon. Over time, wear and tear, UV exposure, or mechanical stress cause the plastic to fragment into micro-plastics. These particles enter the environment through:

  • Industrial run-off during manufacturing or processing.
  • Everyday use in products that fragments over time, releasing micro-plastics into the air, soil, and water.
  • Waste mismanagement when discarded trim-wire ends up in landfills or waterways.
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What Can Be Done?

  • Sustainable approach: Do not cut the grass by adjust the vegetation as much as possible;
  • Alternative approach: using a metal knife instead of plastic trim-wire;
  • Innovation: Support research our research into the development of bio-based and bio-degradable solution

Our Commitment At PolyBiotic Solutions and Materials Factory, we recognize the urgency of addressing micro-plastic pollution. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint by developing a material and micro-organisms that can degrade the material as fast a possible yet be practical to be used.

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Ecological Consequences

  1. Marine Life at Risk Micro-plastics- from trim-wire – are ingested by aquatic organisms, from plankton to fish. This disrupts their digestive systems, reduces reproductive success, and can even lead to starvation as plastics create a false sense of fullness.
  2. Soil Contamination Micro-plastics accumulate in soil, altering its structure and microbial communities. This affects plant growth and can enter the food chain through crops or groundwater.
  3. Airborne Pollution Lightweight micro-plastics become airborne, travelling long distances and contaminating remote ecosystems. Inhalation of these particles by wildlife and humans is linked to respiratory issues and inflammation.
  4. Bio-accumulation Micro-plastics absorb toxic chemicals like pesticides and heavy metals. As they move up the food chain, these toxins concentrate, posing risks to predators – including humans.