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Plastics contamination an âoverlookedâ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Published 9 August 2026 ¡ science
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said. This is despite the fact that, as the chef, author and activist Max La Manna puts it, food waste management is âone of the few climate problems where everyone winsâ. Continue reading...
Published: August 9, 2026 ⢠10:30 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 9, 2026 ⢠11:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said.
This is despite the fact that, as the chef, author and activist Max La Manna puts it, food waste management is âone of the few climate problems where everyone winsâ.
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