Q&A: Finding more sustainable ways to use plastics in agriculture
Date | 12th, Dec 2023 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
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Every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, some 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in agricultural production worldwide. Plastic is a boon to farmers, but leads to large quantities of macro-, micro- and nanoplastics accumulating in soils and other receiving environments. The particles even seep into the food chain.