How do conventional & biobased #microplastics from mulch films impact #soil bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, & water retention? 🌱💧 Read the latest study by @spelazeleznikar on these effects in two soil types under wetting-drying cycles: doi.org/10.1016/j.rine… MINAGRIS: Impacts of plastic debris on soil health

🔍A new study by Uniba.it Aldo Moro uses GIS technology to optimize #AgriculturalPlasticWaste management. By designing effective collection systems, it can boost #recycling and #sustainability in the sector. 👉sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

This briefing by the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty outlines priority areas for dealing with plastics pollution - a problem that’ll only get worse unless we find a consensus for action through the UN’s #globalplasticstreaty. buff.ly/43gpYqo

At AGRIFOODPLAST, Professor Violette Geissen will explore where we are, what we know, and what we don’t know about agricultural plastics. Read more about her upcoming talk here: buff.ly/3XlYQ5E

Did you know that ants 🐜 also carry microplastic particles into their nests? And, unlike earthworms and springtails who accidentally transport them, ants actively carry them. We recorded ants doing just that! buff.ly/wlXTcmK

A #HealthySoil is capable of providing most terrestrial ecosystem services and contributes to achieve the SDGs and human well-being 🤎 #SoilHealth #GlobalSoilPartnership #SDGs

We've been asked why we only look at the impact of plastic on soils, not rubber, which is also found on farms. In our latest blog, we explain why we've excluded it, and explore the environmental impact of rubber. minagris.eu/rubber-v-plast…

We surveyed 110 farmers across Europe to assess how much they relied on plastics and how informed they felt about the impact of plastic on soil health. Read the results in our practice abstract 👇

PAPILLONS joined the CPA - INRAE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Bordeaux ’s Journée Technique in Bordeaux to discuss #SoilContamination from #microplastics, the impact of #biodegradable mulching films on the environment and on soil health, and #sustainable management of agricultural plastics.

We're only just finding out about unusual sources of microplastics in soils. One of these is sewage sludge, says a longitudinal study by @hutton.ac.uk. #plasticpollution #agriculture Read more 👇 buff.ly/DggCuzg

Want to help scientists collect data about plastics in #agricultural soils? Download our SoilPlastic App now and be part of a science-informed movement to tackle the pressing problem of #plasticpollution. #citizenscience #horizoneu buff.ly/OEPub7C

We welcome the United Nations’ FAO has developed a Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCoC) on the sustainable use and management of plastics in agriculture 🌍🤝. In this new article by @Ildiko-heim, we look at what the VCoC is all about. #microplastics buff.ly/rvNxWiU

Plastic mulch is widespread in agriculture, helping to protect soil from pests & weeds & helping to limit evaporation. But what’s the cost? This informative article sets out what’s happening to our soils as plastic degrades. #microplastics buff.ly/wNAGj07

Microplastic pollution from agriculture use affects soil's ability to retain water, which can lower crop yield, new research from MINAGRIS shows. We've produced a guide for #farmers and land managers on how you can test for this. Read it here: buff.ly/nZM3cVR

Don't want to miss the latest research coming from MINAGRIS? We're starting a monthly newsletter to make sure our research on how microplastics impact agricultural soil health gets in the right hands. #microplastics #plasticpollution Sign up here: buff.ly/zKl1A08

RECRUITING: Seeking an ambitious postdoc social science researcher to support the ‘to zero fifty’ greenhouse gas accounting living lab, a flagship UKRI Transforming Land Use for Net Zero Nature and People (LUNZ) Hub programme ccri.ac.uk/news/04/2025/l…

Did you know that chewing gum contains microplastics? When you throw chewing gum away, it breaks down into tiny plastic fragments in the ground. These particles can end up in our soils, potentially in the crops we eat. Read the research 👉 buff.ly/PWJEtEp #soilhealth

We know microplastics can impact #soilhealth. Dr Ildiko Helm talks about the 6Rs and why it can help plastic waste management. You can also read her blog on the UN's Voluntary Code 👉 buff.ly/rZmlvRn Video: buff.ly/G36xZIi