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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to La sostenibilità come paradigma: il caso dell’infrastruttura Metrofood-RI nel settore agroalimentare
ClearCharacterisation and causal model of the holistic dynamics of the integral sustainability of the agri-food system
Not relevant to microplastics — this is an agricultural systems study developing a structural model to characterize the dynamics of sustainability in agri-food production systems.
The future of foods
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper is a brief commentary on sustainable food systems and resource depletion, with no substantive content on microplastics.
Agricultural Microplastics Pollution: From Hidden Threats to Global Food Security Towards Sustainable Strategies
This comprehensive review examines agricultural microplastic pollution across the atmosphere, soil, water, and biological systems, proposing a framework linking farming-derived MP contamination to food security risks and calling for integrated approaches to manage MNPs in agricultural systems.
Sustainability outcomes of the United States food system: A systematic review
This systematic review identified 93 sustainability outcomes of the U.S. food system across environmental, socio-economic, and health themes, finding that socio-economic outcomes are significantly underrepresented in the literature. The study reveals that food systems research remains siloed across disciplines, with natural science journals rarely addressing social dimensions. Environmental contaminants including microplastics are among the emerging concerns that span multiple outcome categories in food system sustainability.
Strategic Priorities of the Scientific Plan of the European Research Infrastructure METROFOOD-RI for Promoting Metrology in Food and Nutrition
This paper describes the strategic scientific priorities of METROFOOD-RI, a pan-European distributed research infrastructure for food and nutrition metrology, outlining its physical and electronic facilities, governance structure, and plans to apply for European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) legal status to deliver high-quality measurement services across the food chain.
Sustainable food packaging: An updated definition following a holistic approach
Researchers proposed an updated, holistic definition for sustainable food packaging by analyzing 38 related terms across the food systems domain. The study found that the lack of a commonly accepted definition has led to uninformed packaging choices by stakeholders throughout the value chain, and the work aims to help producers, distributors, practitioners, and consumers make better decisions about sustainable food packaging alternatives.
Employing a systems approach to unravelling the complexities of the agricultural plastics value chain
Researchers used a systems analysis approach to map the full lifecycle of plastics used in agriculture — from production to disposal — and found that while these materials boost crop yields, they create serious sustainability problems including microplastic accumulation in soil and chemical leaching. The study identifies critical gaps in data, policy, and infrastructure needed to manage agricultural plastic waste and transition toward more sustainable alternatives.
Sustainable production of healthy, affordable food in theUK: The pros and cons of plasticulture
Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in coastal sediments along a heavily urbanized shoreline, finding higher concentrations near wastewater discharge points and river mouths. Polyethylene and polypropylene fragments were the dominant polymer types detected.
Microplastics in agricultural soils: a new challenge not only for agro-environmental policy?
This review addresses microplastic pollution in agricultural soils, identifying farming practices like mulching and sludge application as significant sources and discussing potential impacts on soil health and food safety. It calls for both policy action and more research on microplastic behavior in terrestrial environments.
Science, technology, agri-food systems, health, and wellbeing: logic, dynamics, and relationships
Researchers analyzed how modern science and technology have shaped agri-food systems and their effects on health and wellbeing. They found that current food production models, driven largely by economic interests, often prioritize yield over nutritional quality and environmental sustainability. The study calls for a reorientation of agri-food research toward approaches that better support human health and ecological balance.
Sustainable Plasticulture in Chinese Agriculture: a Review of Challenges and Routes to Achieving Long-term Food and Ecosecurity
This review examines the challenges of plasticulture in Chinese agriculture, where macro-, micro-, and nanoplastic pollution from mulch films threatens long-term soil health and crop production. The authors propose holistic solutions targeting plastic production, use, and waste management to protect food security.
Contributions aux enjeux des transitions dans les domaines des produits et matériaux durables
This paper is not primarily about microplastics. It is a broad research summary covering sustainable food systems, life cycle assessment methodologies, alternative proteins, and biodegradable food packaging materials. While it briefly mentions including microplastics in life cycle assessment methods, the focus is on food system sustainability and antimicrobial packaging rather than microplastic contamination or health effects.
Maximizing Environmental Impact Savings Potential through Innovative Biorefinery Alternatives: An Application of the TM-LCA Framework for Regional Scale Impact Assessment
This study evaluated the environmental savings potential of innovative biorefinery approaches for converting agricultural and organic waste into valuable products. It is a life cycle assessment paper on industrial ecology with no direct relevance to microplastics.
Microplastics in Agriculture- a Review
This review examines the growing presence of microplastics in agricultural environments, covering their sources from plastic mulch films and irrigation water, their effects on soil health and crop quality, and the implications for food safety and sustainable agriculture.
More Than Food: An Analysis of Multidimensional Relationships in Our Food System
This analysis examines the food system as a multidimensional construct shaped by environmental, social, economic, and cultural factors, arguing that understanding food requires looking beyond production to the full range of systems that influence what people eat. Microplastic contamination of food is one dimension of how environmental degradation intersects with food system health.
Implementing a GIS-Based Digital Atlas of Agricultural Plastics to Reduce Their Environmental Footprint: Part II, an Inductive Approach
Researchers implemented a GIS-based digital atlas of agricultural plastics using an inductive approach, aiming to map and reduce the environmental footprint of plastic use in farming and address alarming levels of terrestrial plastic contamination.
Towards nutrient neutrality: A review of agricultural runoff mitigation strategies and the development of a decision-making framework.
This paper is not about microplastics; it reviews agricultural runoff mitigation strategies to reduce nutrient pollution in waterways.
Sustainable Management of Organic Waste and Recycling for Bioplastics: A LCA Approach for the Italian Case Study
Researchers used life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental trade-offs of collecting organic waste for biodegradable plastic production in Italy, finding that the system could reduce fossil resource use but that impacts depended heavily on collection efficiency and the end-of-life pathway chosen.
Integrating microplastic research in sustainable agriculture: Challenges and future directions for food production
Researchers reviewed how microplastics interact with environmental stressors like heat, drought, and salinity to threaten crop health and food safety, finding that microplastics can increase toxic metal uptake in plants and alter growth — with risks likely to worsen as climate change intensifies.
Environmental potential risk of microplastic pollution due to agricultural plastics: a case study in Apulia region
Researchers assessed the environmental risk of microplastic pollution from agricultural plastic waste in the Apulia region of Italy, examining how the breakdown of agricultural plastics at end-of-life contributes to soil and ecosystem contamination.
[Meta-analysis of the Occurrence Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Microplastics in Agricultural Soil in China].
This meta-analysis pooled data from studies across China to assess microplastic pollution in agricultural soil. The research found that microplastic levels vary by region and are influenced by factors like temperature, precipitation, and farming practices. Since agricultural soil is where food crops grow, understanding microplastic contamination in farmland is directly relevant to food safety and human health.
Environmental Sustainability in Piping Systems: Exploring the Impact of Material Selection and Design Optimisation
This paper analyzes how material selection in piping systems affects environmental sustainability, evaluating the trade-offs between different pipe materials in terms of their ecological and economic footprints. Choosing sustainable, long-lasting materials for infrastructure can reduce the plastic waste that eventually breaks down into microplastics.
Legal measures to prevent and manage soil contamination and to increase food safety for consumer health: The case of Spain
Researchers reviewed the European and Spanish legal framework governing soil contamination prevention and consumer health protection, arguing that effective penalties, food traceability systems, and global standards are essential to manage risks from agricultural plastics, industrial chemicals, and microorganism contamination of farmlands.
Method development and optimization for assessing microplastic distribution in a drinking water treatment plant: insights into seasonal variation and spatial dissemination from an Italian study.
Researchers developed and optimized methods for measuring microplastic distribution in complex environmental and food matrices, addressing challenges posed by the diverse size, shape, and chemical composition of particles. The optimized protocol improved detection sensitivity and reduced contamination artifacts.