The term microplastics was defined in 2009 as, “plastic particles smaller than 5mm in size”. When in solution our polymers cannot form microplastics. Depending on the environment, the polymer in solid form may break down to minute particles – but importantly it does so without the formation of toxins or the subsequent absorption of toxins associated with traditional plastics! Unlike conventional plastics – whose long lasting hydrophobic micro-particles absorb and concentrate toxins – these small particles of our polymer will not persist in the environment, are non-toxic and marine-safe.