Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …

Environmental pollution of microplastics (MPs) is known to be anthropogenically mediated
menace to biosphere and becoming a debatable concern globally. Large quantities of …

Plastic residues have become a serious environmental problem in the regions with intensive
use of plastic mulching. Even though plastic mulch is widely used, the effects of macro-and …

The plastic mulch films used in agriculture are considered to be a major source of the plastic
residues found in soil. Mulching with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is widely practiced …

The global use of agricultural plastic films, which provide multiple benefits for food
production, is expected to grow by 59% from 2018 to 2026. Disposal options for agricultural …

Agricultural water resources have been limited over the years due to global warming and
irregular rainfall in the arid and semi-arid regions. To mitigate the water stress in agriculture …

Plastic residues have become a serious environmental problem in areas where agricultural
plastic film are used intensively. Although numerous of studies have been done to assess its …

Residues from the polyethylene (PE) film mulch (PM) in the south of China have caused
severe soil pollution and reduction of crop yield. Biodegradable film mulch (BM) has been …

Soil-biodegradable plastic mulch films are a promising alternative to polyethylene mulches,
but adoption has been slow, in part because of uncertainties about in-field degradation. The …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is commercialized as a compostable bio-thermoplastic. PLA degrades
under industrial composting conditions where elevated temperatures are maintained for a …