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T1 Plastics in Agriculture: Sources and Impacts - Working Paper
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Baker, Elaine
A2 Thygesen, Kristina
K1 plastic
K1 agriculture
K1 soil
K1 ecosystem
K1 livestock
K1 poultry
K1 agricultural waste
K1 food
K1 microplastic
YR 2021
FD 2021-12
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37681
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37681
NO This working paper is an initial assessment of the potential impact of plastics used in agriculture. The paper focuses primarily on identifying sources of plastics and examining the fate of plastic residue in agricultural soil. It is expected to be the first in a series, which will also explore the movement of agricultural plastics from source to sea. The aim of the series is to increase knowledge and awareness and to invite discussion and action among relevant stakeholders to reduce plastic contamination of soil and the movement of agricultural plastics into the broader environment.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026