Researchers warn biodegradable plastics not automatically safer, can still fragment into microplastics
1 Sep 16 8:00 AM · 7d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Despite increased use of biodegradable plastics to reduce pollution, the project found they are not automatically safer and can still degrade into microplastics, potentially causing ecological damage. Researchers emphasize that microplastics, once fragmented into soil, are practically impossible to remove.
“Once these plastics fragment into the ground, they're practically impossible to remove, acting as vectors for agrochemicals and altering critical soil ecosystems.”
Dr Esperanza Huerta LwangaEdoardo Puglisi Professor of microbiology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, PiacenzaDr Esperanza Huerta Lwanga Research associate in soil physics, Wageningen UniversityMinagris research project EU-funded five-year multinational studyUniversity of Gloucestershire Countryside and Community Research Institute Collaboration partner in Minagris project
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first by The Guardian, 7d ago · also Mother Jones, Yale E360, Guardian Environment, Guardian Science, Guardian
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- Microplastics in Soil Act Like a Tiny “Trojan Horse” for Delivering Toxins Mother Jones · 6d ago
- Microplastics in Soil a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Toxins Yale E360 · 5d ago
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Microplastics act like a “Trojan horse” for pollutants, pesticides, and bacteria in soil, researchers have found. via @theguardian.com
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Microplastics act like a “Trojan horse,” delivering pollutants, pesticides, and bacteria through the soil, a five-year multinational research project has found.
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