Sowing a Plastic Planet

The document identifies the agricultural sector as a significant user of intentionally added microplastics, primarily through the application of plastic-coated synthetic fertilizers and pesticides marketed for 'controlled-release'. It argues that this practice increases microplastic pollution in soils and compounds the health and environmental risks of agrochemicals, calling for governments to close regulatory gaps and implement a comprehensive ban.

• The agricultural sector is a major source of intentional microplastic pollution due to the use of plastic-coated pesticides and fertilizers, which are often marketed as tools for sustainable and climate-friendly agriculture.
• The use of plastic encapsulation for agrochemicals may increase the environmental and health risks already associated with these chemicals.

APA

Center for International Environmental Law (n.d.). Sowing a Plastic Planet. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SaPP-Factsheet-English_Jan2023.pdf

Chicago

Center for International Environmental Law. Sowing a Plastic Planet. n.d. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SaPP-Factsheet-English_Jan2023.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{centerforinternationalenvironmentallawndsowing, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{Sowing a Plastic Planet}}, institution = {Center for International Environmental Law}, url = {https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SaPP-Factsheet-English_Jan2023.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }