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Concentrations and morphology of microplastic in the Seine River estuary
Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)
2018
Soline Alligant,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Aline Gangnery,
Frank Maheux,
Benjamin Simon,
Marie‐Pierre Halm‐Lemeille,
Maria El Rakwe,
Maria El Rakwe,
Catherine Dréanno,
Jérôme Cachot,
Bruno Tassin
Summary
This research examined microplastic contamination in compost produced from mixed organic waste streams at municipal composting facilities, finding particles originating from incompletely separated plastic packaging in input materials. Application of contaminated compost to agricultural soils represents a significant pathway for microplastic accumulation in crop-growing environments.
Study Type
Environmental