Is Curlex biodegradable?

The article will explore the biodegradability of Curlex and will also include details such as

What it is made up of?
It is sustainable?
How to deal with waste?
Can it be composted?
What are the ways to utilise the resourced (used and unused Curlex)

It is claimed that Curlex is biodegradable because of the fact that it is sourced from nature and therefore, its return back to nature is possible and happens readily.

To develop a stance on the biodegradability of Curlex, we need to know what Curlex is and more importantly, what it is made of.

As you may have guessed from the name, Curlex is a fabric fibre. The next big question is whether Curlex is natural or non-natural.

As it turns out, Curlex is sourced from wood fibres and then is worked upon or processed in a synthetic fashion.

As regards the biodegradability of Curlex, it is claimed that Curlex is biodegradable because of the fact that it is sourced from nature and therefore, its return back to nature is possible and happens readily.

Biodegradation is the breakdown that is caused by the action of microbes. It is the natural mechanism of making sure that there is no waste so that the environment may be saved from the detrimental impacts of waste accumulation.

It is normally perceived that natural materials are biodegradable whereas non-natural materials are generally not biodegradable because they lack the necessary organic inside that is essential for the microbes so that the microbes may break down the targeted material.

What to do with used Curlex?

As stated, the question that still remains is what to do with the small pieces of Curlex that we can call leftover material because discarding them will be a good waste of resources.

Therefore, let us explore some options that can be relied upon when it comes to the proper utilisation of leftover Curlex. The options include

Composting
Recycling centres
Reusing

Recycling centres

You can also deliver the used or unused pieces of Curlex to the recycling centres. What may appear to you of no use may be highly beneficial to these centres because recycling centres can couple old Curlex with other leftover materials to make new fibres.

Therefore, to better utilise it, you need to locate nearby recycling centres and ask if they will accept Curlex. In most cases, there will be a yes.

Reusing

To utilise Curlex, you do not necessarily need to steer to the composting or recycling centres. You can utilise the used or unused pieces of Curlex from the comfort of your home too. All you need to have is a reuse mindset and an innovative approach.

Used curlex fibres can be put to a number of approaches such as reuse, repurpose, and upcycling. You can either reuse the fibres for your own purposes or even give these fibres, having to others as well.

The button line is to make the most of the materials available so that there is the best optimisation of resources and utilities at hand.

Can Curlex be used as a fertiliser?

This question is analogous to whether Curlex can be composted or not. Composting is a process where organic waste is converted into fertiliser.

This fertiliser is organic and natural and therefore, it can replace synthetic and chemical fertilisers that cause pollution.

The catch here is that chemical fertilisers seep into the ground wherein the chemicals may leach and cause soil and groundwater pollution. This not only affects the environment but also the life that is associated with the area.

To use Curlex as a fertiliser, there are some options that can be considered. The basic catch here is to use the organic waste, which is organic in nature, and compost it so that the compost may be used as a fertiliser.

This can be done at composting facilities and also at home. The option of composting facilities is very basic. All you need to do is to transport the Curlex waste along with other compostable waste to the composting facilities. The rest will be done by them.

However, you can also compost Curlex at home and here is how you can do that. Let us discuss some of the key actions and points you need to be mindful of to be able to compost Curlex at home. These include:

Find a suitable location in your home that is distant from your indoors but decently accessible
You can compost either openly (compost piles) or in a compost bin. Both are fine.
To initiate the process, make a heap made from compostable material
Make sure to place the heap in a cool and dry place. Be sure to continuously and regularly mix it.
Make sure that there is a decent ratio of brown and green matter. The brown matter will be the source of carbon whereas the green matter will be the source of nitrogen. Many suggest making the ratio 4:1.
Wait and let external conditions and microbes do the work

How to deal with waste generated from Curlex?

The waste that is generated from Curlex use needs to be dealt with in the right manner to make sure that there are no hazards posed to the environment and people nearby.

The wood fibres used can cause irritation to the skin and eyes and therefore, precautions need to be done in that regard.

The waste generated by Curlex is not included in the list of being hazardous, therefore, it is possible to deal with Curlex with regular waste.

The best thing to do, since Curlex is made from natural wood fibres, is to find better utilisation options such as reusing, recycling, and composting. However, the subjective possibility of it will vary based on the options available.

Conclusion

It is concluded that Curlex is made from wood fibres and therefore, it can be regarded as biodegradable and eco-friendly. The article also explained ways to deal with Curlex and also how to deal with its waste. Associated topics were explored to develop a final stance on the sustainability of Curlex.

References

Curlex. Retrieved from: https://geoturf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CURLEX-Features-and-Benefits.pdf

Safety Data Sheet. Retrieved from: http://americanexcelsior.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Curlex-I-and-II-FibreNet-SDS.pdf