Phys.org·3 min read·medium
National food waste recycling promises major climate gains but comes with microplastic risks
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University of Vermont
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Researchers from UVM found that diverting food waste to composting and anaerobic digestion could significantly reduce climate impacts. However, the study warns that these processes may introduce thousands of tons of microplastics into agricultural soil annually.
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