What is the impact of agricultural mulch films on terrestrial ecosystems?

The worldwide production of plastic increased during the last decades from 1.7 million t in 1950 to 335 million t in 2016 [1]. • Due to their high production volumes, their application and durability, they are becoming increasingly relevant for the environment. • It is assumed that soils can be a sink for (micro)plastics [2]. 5 mg mulch film 20 ml Water Conclusion Results Materials and Methods