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Plastic in Farming: A Growing Crisis | California News
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Farmers have long relied on plastic mulch to boost yields, but the environmental cost is mounting—millions of tons of plastic break down into microplastics contaminating soil, water, and air. Even “biodegradable” alternatives often fail, releasing nanoplastics and leaving behind toxic residues. With China alone using more plastic mulch than any other nation—and studies linking it to reduced crop yields—the global agricultural sector faces a critical choice: ditch persistent plastics for truly biodegradable materials like paper or wood fiber, backed by policy changes to prevent further pollution before it’s too late.
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