China has led the world in using plastic-film mulch to increase the productivity of its crops, and now it needs to lead the world in removing the plastic residue damaging its croplands, according to a ...

With more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide covered with over one million tons of plastic mulch, the recent trend toward "going green" has caused researchers to seek environmentally ...

EAST LANSING, MI—In 1999, more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide were covered with plastic mulch, and those numbers have been increasing significantly since then. With the recent ...

Global Biodegradable Mulch Films Market is valued approximately at USD 73.19 million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 8.45% over the forecast period 2024-2032 ...

Using plastic sheets for weed control, even under current best management practices, pollutes soil with macro- and micro-plastics and negatively affects critical soil functions, according to a study.

Using plastic sheets for weed control, even under current best management practices, pollutes soil with macro- and micro-plastics and negatively affect critical soil functions, according to a study.