SFU Study Raises Alarm on Marine Fiberglass Pollution - environment coastal & offshore

https://ecomagazine.com/news/research/sfu-study-raises-alarm-on-marine-fiberglass-pollution/

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Peppycito@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 170d (1 reply)

I was wondering when someone would get around to looking at this. I work in the marine field and if you've ever spent time in a boat yard you know about making dust. Sanding fibreglass, gelcoat, paint, varnish, bottom coat...

Fiberglass is durable and very slow to break down, especially if it’s reinforced with plastic

I don't know many manufacturers building un-reinforced fiberglass boats. The product is actually GRP- Glass Reinforced Plastic, fiberglass is an ingredient. Slop article.

KindnessisPunk@piefed.ca · 2 pts · 170d

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to educate others. This is something I would not have understood without it.