Strawberry production leaves long-term plastic pollution: Study

Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): Researchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large number of plastic mulch fragments.

These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey's findings are likely to apply to plastic use in agricultural production around the world.

Presenting their work at the Golds