The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

Plastics have become an integral component in agricultural production as mulch films, nets,
storage bins and in many other applications, but their widespread use has led to the …

This study aims to address the lack of relevant researches in the field of waste recycling
using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A village-scale social survey was conducted to …

Mulch film residue contributes significantly to global plastic pollution, and consequently
biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) are being adopted as a solution. BDMs decompose …

The present study investigated the release of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …

Agricultural plastic mulching is an important horticultural process for increasing crop yields
because it preserves soil moisture, soil temperature, and nutrients, and avoids the need for …

The widespread use of petroleum-based plastic mulch in agriculture has accelerated white
and microplastic pollution while posing a severe agroecological challenge due to its …

The ridge-furrow mulching system (RFMS) is an efficient farming strategy that has been used
widely for improving crop productivity in dryland agriculture. However, the physical …

Plastic film residuals are increasingly remaining in cultivated lands. However, it is a critical
issue how residual plastic type and thickness affect soil properties and crop yield. To …

Public preferences for mulch film pollution control compensation policies are important for
appropriate policymaking; however, current research on compensation mode corresponding …