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The study estimates that one third of all plastic waste ends up in soils or freshwater. Most of this plastic disintegrates into particles smaller than five millimetres, known as microplastics, and these break down further into nanoparticles (less than 0.1 micrometre in size).
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3 gru 2021 · Plastics in soils is a global problem that usually goes hand-in-hand with intensive agriculture. Experts say it’s present everywhere from Asia to North America to Africa. Stemming the tide will be crucial in the coming years.
25 kwi 2023 · The material is made from fossil fuels such as crude oil, which are transformed via heat and other additives into a polymer. In 2019, plastics generated 1.8 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – 3.4 per cent of the global total. Where is all this plastic coming from?
11 wrz 2023 · The soil plastisphere also encompasses the soil under the direct influence of plastic particles, which includes not only the biotic community but also the changed physico-chemical soil...
1 sty 2024 · The effects of MPs are strongly influenced by their intrinsic traits, including polymer type, shape, size and abundance. By exploring the multifaceted interactions between MPs and the soil environment, we provide critical insights into the consequences of plastic contamination.
The first synthetic plastic – Bakelite – was produced in 1907, marking the beginning of the global plastics industry. However, rapid growth in global plastic production didn’t happen until the 1950s.
7 gru 2021 · Plastic pollution has become pervasive in agricultural soils, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the UN agriculture agency, posing a threat to food security, people’s health, and...
