date:Jul 12, 2023
es can come with a cost to the environment. We are working with manufacturers to see if we can mitigate these costs, Tiwari underscores.
She suggests that alternatives to using PE mulches, such as biodegradable plastic mulches or natural mulches like straw, could be considered by farmers and policymakers, but the lead author also acknowledges that material alternatives might be connected to higher economic costs or lower effectiveness.
Plastics, and plastic mulches in particular, are vital to