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Plasticulture in
America

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Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Across America

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Our partners in America

Comité Argentino de Plasticos para la Producción Agropecuaria

International Society for Horticultural Science

Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture

Grupo de Gestión en Tecnología de Invernaderos y Agroplasticultura

Centro de Investigaciones Aplicadas a Polímeros

CIDAPA – CR

DISAGRO

Centro de Investigación en Química Aplícada

Instituto de Investigacion Agropecuaria de Panamá

American Society for Plasticulture University of Georgia, Horticulture Departement

Comité Venezolano de Plásticos en la Agricultura

Comité Iberoamericano para el Desarrollo de Aplicaciones de los Plásticos en la Agricultura

Plasticulture
in Europe

France 🇫🇷

Geographical specificities

  • Strict regulations on the use and recycling of agricultural plastics.
  • Presence of a structured network for collection and recovery.
  • Market influenced by trade with neighbouring countries, making the traceability of plastics more complex.

Major challenges

  • Identify and regulate those involved in the distribution of non-contributing agricultural plastics located outside France but impacting the market.
  • Harmonise collection and recycling practices throughout the country to ensure optimal management of used plastics.
  • Develop sustainable alternatives to agricultural plastics while ensuring their efficiency and compatibility with agricultural practices.

Concrete actions

  • Implementation of a system of shared governance (APE initiative) to adjust eco-contribution levels and optimise plastic waste management.
  • Development of R&D projects aimed at reducing the use and impact of agricultural plastics: prototypes limiting the soiling of vegetable farming films, studies on alternatives to plastic mulch (BIODOM, ICAP, SOPAM and TISSUS).
  • Creation of a Recyclability Committee to support innovation and guarantee the compatibility of new plastics with existing recycling channels.
  • Development of new collection and recycling channels through preliminary studies, pilot experiments and the structuring of agreements with marketers.

Our partners in Europe

Agriculture Plastics Environment Europe

International Society for Horticultural Science

Comité de la Plasticulture et de l’Agroenvironnement

Novamont

Association Espanola de Industriales de Plasticos

Plasticulture in
Asia

Geographical specificities

· China is the world’s largest user of plastic film

· Extreme climatic conditions in many regions

· Strong demographic pressure

Major challenges

· Reducing soil pollution: Plastic residues of up to 240 kg/ha in some areas, impacting soil quality and agricultural yields.

· Limited collection and recycling: Low collection rates and difficulty in reusing used film.

· Biodegradable films: Although promising for the environment, biodegradable films are expensive, offer limited performance (resistance to water, humidity and tearing) and require precise control of their degradation depending on crops and climatic conditions.

· Facing up to pressure from the international community.

Concrete actions

· Publication of 200 articles: Focusing research on pollution prevention and the development of biodegradable films.

· Mapping pollution : national analysis with an average amount of plastic residue is 67.5 kg/ha, with the highest amount being 204 kg/ha in Xinjiang.

Our partners in Asia

Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture

Plasticulture in
Middle East

Geographical specificities

More than half of Israel’s territory is desert, receiving less than 200 mm of rainfall per year, while only 20% of the land is naturally suitable for cultivation. Agri-plastic is therefore necessary for the agricultural industry

Major challenges

· Difficulty in finding end solutions for soiled Agri-plastic
· The cost of recycled plastic in Israel is higher than imported alternatives, making it more economical to import rather than establish a local recycling industry.
· Low collection and recycling rates
· Lack of regulations

Concrete actions

Governmental efforts to strengthen regulation and systematically address the issue of Agri- plastic, alongside private, local and regional initiatives

Our partners in Middle East

No Waste

Plasticulture
in Africa

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Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Across Africa

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At CIPA, we believe that sustainable agriculture in Europe requires innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to responsible practices. Whether you are a farmer, researcher, or policymaker, we invite you to join us in our mission to advance sustainable plasticulture.

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