Biodegradable mulch film potentially offers an encouraging alternative to conventional
(petroleum-based) plastic films. Since biodegradable films are more susceptible to rapid …

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in meeting the world's ever-growing food demands. However,
traditional agricultural practices often have negative consequences for the environment …

The linear economy for plastic packaging, which currently leads to excessive carbon dioxide
emissions and leakage into the environment, needs to be reformed to a greener circular …

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 …

Since the 1940s, the introduction of plastic technology caused a true revolution in
agriculture. Among the uses of plastics, mulch films have been used to improve yields and …

Biodegradable mulch film was considered to be a sustainable ecological alternative
alleviate of plastic mulch film. Extensive studies related to biodegradable mulch film have …

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

Microplastics from wasted traditional nondegradable plastic mulching films pose a great
threat to both the ecological environment as well as human health. Currently, eco-friendly …

The extensive utilization of nonbiodegradable plastic agricultural mulch in the past decades
has resulted in severe environmental pollution and soil fertility decline. Biodegradable …

Growers are interested in biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene
mulch film (PEM). However, many growers cite limited knowledge about biodegradable …