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Better mapping for better management of used agricultural plastics

Science

AUTHORS : Ali Hachem, Giuliano Vox, Fabiana Convertino, Evelia Schettini¹, Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy

Plastic has become an indispensable component of modern agriculture, which has also given rise to a pressing challenge which is the accumulation of agricultural plastic waste (APW). Researchers share with us their interesting work on APW mapping.

Addressing the accumulation of agricultural plastic waste (APW) requires not only an understanding of the magnitude of waste produced but also a means to visualise its distribution across regions. In recent years, researchers have turned to cartography and advanced data tools to map APW at regional scales, providing crucial insights to design sustainable waste management strategies.

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