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Polyethylene mulches leave behind ‘negative effects for decades’
Agricultural Industry, NewsL’ampio utilizzo delle pellicole da pacciamatura nelle colture di fragole si traduce nella dispersione di micro e macro frammenti di plastica nel suolo. Un fenomeno, rivela uno studio californiano, i cui effetti possono manifestarsi per decenni

Australian researchers mimic plants to clean up soil
Environment, NewsThrough solar-powered evaporators, the presence of heavy metals in soil can be significantly reduced. The solution, developed by the University of South Australia, could find application in other contexts and for other substances

Mulch films under fire in India as microplastics pollution gets worrysome
Agricultural Industry, NewsA study finds the high presence of microplastics in fields where films are used most. The disposal problem in the Asian country remains significant. Concerns over heavy metal contamination

FAO launches its mission against global soil pollution
Environment, NewsThe UN organization presents the International Network on Soil Pollution, a project to tackle contamination and restore damaged lands. Fixing the problem - says FAO - is crucial to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

UN agrees to introduce a legally binding agreement on plastic in 2024
Environment, NewsA new committee will work toward global regulation of plastic industry. By the end of 2024, countries will have to commit to implementing new manufacturing and design solutions based on circular economy principles

“We need a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution”
Environment, NewsPlastic pollution emergency: Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF ask for UN action. Common rules, international coordination and circular design of products are needed to curb the contamination of oceans and soil

Pollution, there is more plastic in agricultural land than in the oceans
Environment, NewsFAO produced the first report on the use of plastics in agri-food systems. Pollution is pervasive, especially in Asia. The solutions revolve around the "6Rs": reject, redesign, reduce, reuse, recycle and recover. It is essential to invest in the search for alternative products

The post-pandemic crisis does not scare the European bioeconomy
Circular bioeconomy, NewsThe 7th report "Bioeconomy in Europe" by Intesa San Paolo: the total turnover in 2020 is worth 320 billion, with 2 million employees.

“Plastic in soils, why the EU Commission has not yet raised this issue?”
Circular bioeconomy, NewsThe European Circular Bioeconomy Policy Initiative accuses the EU Commission of neglecting the issue of plastic contamination in the soil. The proposal: allowing the use of only certified compostable bioplastic. Italy indicated as an example to imitate

Plastic packaging: Europe faces a waste problem
Circular bioeconomy, NewsDal 1° gennaio sono in vigore regole più stringenti sull'esportazione di rifiuti e sul calcolo dei tassi di riciclo. Risultato: l'obiettivo Ue del 50% di plastica riciclata entro cinque anni si allontana. Ridurre l'uso e la produzione di materiali plastici diventa ancora più urgente.