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Why dirty farm plastic matters: Cleaner mulch film could cut landfill waste and fossil fuel use
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Researchers at Washington State University have developed a method to recycle plastic mulch film used in agriculture. The study suggests that proper cleaning of the plastic allows it to be repurposed into mechanically sound materials, reducing landfill waste.
Why it matters
Improving the recyclability of agricultural plastics could significantly lower fossil fuel reliance and environmental waste in the farming industry.
by Shawn Vestal, Washington State University
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