Assessment of agricultural plastics and their sustainability: A call for action
Title | Assessment of agricultural plastics and their sustainability: A call for action PDF eBook |
Author | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | Food & Agriculture Org. |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2021-12-06 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9251354022 |
This report presents the results of a study on agricultural plastic products used globally in a range of different value chains. The study assessed the types and quantities of plastic products, their benefits and trade-offs. Sustainable alternative products or practices were identified for products assessed as having high potential to cause harm to human and ecosystem health or having poor end-of-life management. The report is based on data derived from peer-reviewed scientific papers, governmental and non-governmental organization’s research reports, as well as from industry experts, including relevant trade bodies. The report’s recommendations were verified during extensive consultation and review with FAO and external experts. The authors hope that the study will provide an impetus for discussion about the use of agricultural plastics, their benefits and trade-offs, and ultimately stimulate action to reduce their potential for harm to human health and the environment.
The Agri-plastics Report
Title | The Agri-plastics Report PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Plastics in agriculture |
ISBN |
Postconsumer Agricultural Plastic Report
Title | Postconsumer Agricultural Plastic Report PDF eBook |
Author | Sean Hurley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Compost |
ISBN |
Report to the Eighty-sixth General Assembly on the Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act
Title | Report to the Eighty-sixth General Assembly on the Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act PDF eBook |
Author | Illinois. Department of Central Management Services |
Publisher | |
Pages | 30 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Government purchasing |
ISBN |
Report to the Eighty-seventh General Assembly on the Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act
Title | Report to the Eighty-seventh General Assembly on the Agricultural Commodity-Based Plastics Development Act PDF eBook |
Author | Illinois. Department of Central Management Services |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Government purchasing |
ISBN |
Agricultural Libraries Information Notes
Title | Agricultural Libraries Information Notes PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 392 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Agricultural libraries |
ISBN |
Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste
Title | Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste PDF eBook |
Author | Magnus Hennlock |
Publisher | Nordic Council of Ministers |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 2015-03-18 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9289338911 |
Achieving a high quality of waste plastic materials and recycling processes is a key challenge in closing the resource loops for plastics. This report reviews the status and trends for plastic waste flows and treatment in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Furthermore, it gives an overview of existing policy instruments and the main challenges for designing policy instruments for improved recycling of plastic waste in these Nordic countries. The report identifies potential market failures associated with closing the resource loops for plastics. It reviews the economics research literature on policy instrument design for achieving optimal recycling rates and makes policy recommendations from the Nordic perspective. Finally, it presents results from a survey on market conditions to managers in the recycling and plastic manufacturing industry in Sweden.