Agri-Waste Work: Overcoming Barriers to Close the Loop with Sustainable CleanTech Solutions

Plastic has woven itself into nearly every aspect of modern agriculture – from seedling trays and greenhouse films to the seemingly innocent berry clamshell container. We depend on plastic’s versatility and low cost, but this convenience comes at a high environmental price, leaving our soils even more polluted than our oceans. When plastic waste accumulates in fields, landfills, or incinerators, it leaves behind a legacy of contamination that can take centuries to break down.