Plasticulture Magazine 2027 – N° 146

Plasticulture Magazine – N° 146 – October 2026
This October edition of Plasticulture Magazine explores the latest innovations, scientific developments, and regulatory initiatives shaping the future of agricultural plastics recycling. The issue highlights Sweden’s pioneering investment in a dedicated recycling facility for non-woven crop covers, demonstrating how industrial innovation and cooperation across the value chain can transform challenging waste streams into valuable resources. It also examines IPC’s advances in supercritical CO₂ decontamination, a promising technology for improving recycled polymer quality and expanding circular applications. The edition addresses emerging scientific findings on microplastics in agricultural soils through the European MINAGRIS project, emphasising the need for harmonised monitoring methods and stronger collaboration between researchers and industry. Further insights cover New Zealand’s transition toward a regulated Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for agricultural plastics and European efforts to simplify cross-border recycling through the inclusion of agricultural plastics on the EU’s Green List. Overall, this issue highlights technological progress, international cooperation, and regulatory solutions driving a more efficient and sustainable circular economy for agricultural plastics.