Is the Polylactic Acid Fiber in Green Compost a Risk for <i>Lumbricus terrestris</i> and <i>Triticum aestivum</i>?

Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic was introduced to the market as an environmentally friendly potential solution for plastic pollution. However, the effects of bioplastic debris mixed with composts on soil macroinvertebrates, plant growth and soil conditions are still unknown. Soil macroinvertebrates...

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Main Authors: Esperanza Huerta-Lwanga, Jorge Mendoza-Vega, Oriana Ribeiro, Henny Gertsen, Piet Peters, Violette Geissen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/5/703