Tons of microplastics infiltrate Australia's agricultural soils each year, study shows

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Mar 13, 2025, 12:07 pm154 pts
Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tons of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food crops, potentially posing a risk to humans.

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Tons of microplastics infiltrate Australia's agricultural soils each year, study shows

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