Fall is here and in Maine we’re beginning to see our boats being covered with shrink wrap to protect them for the winter. This fall, we’re seeing some subtle and perhaps unnoticeable changes near our waterfront; the shrink wrap is changing.
Shrink wrap is installed to protect boats. When removed in the spring, its recyclability is limited for a variety of reasons. This year, though, you may see the color of the wrap on boats changing from white to a light green.
Instead of sending hundreds of thousands of pounds to landfills, the pale light green is likely a “biowrap,” which is biodegradable, reportedly breaking down and decomposing within two to five years in landfills. The components attract landfill microorganisms that consume them and leave no microplastics behind. The microbe meal is complete.
When next near Spring Point and Port Harbor Marine, look out for the growing field of pale green shrink wrap that seems to suggest growing environmental responsibility. Good job to those making the switch.
Linwood Cross
South Portland
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