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Sustainable Plasticulture in Chinese Agriculture: a Review of Challenges and Routes to Achieving Long-term Food and Ecosecurity

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Highlights• Macro-, micro-and nanoplastic pollution in agricultural soils threaten long-term crop production and environmental health in China.• Resolving the existing issues with plasticulture in China requires holistic solutions that target plastic production, use and waste management.•Mechanisms for change must focus on education, incentivization and the development of infrastructure to positively reinforce the procurement, management and disposal of agriplastics.• The sustainable intensification of plasticulture in Chinese agricultural production systems is key to achieving long-term food and eco-security in China.

Source: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering

DOI: 10.15302/j-fase-2023508

Authors: Samuel J. CUSWORTH, William J. DAVIES, Martin R. MCAINSH, Carly J. STEVENS, Weilu WANG

Institutions: Lancaster University, Yangzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger, Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council