MinagrisEU - Impacts of plastic debris on soil health
@minagriseu.bsky.social
Horizon-funded project exploring the impacts of microplastics & nanoplastics on agricultural soil & soil organism health and the viability of alternatives to plastic in farming. #plastics #soilhealth #horizon2020 #farming #microplastics
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MinagrisEU has joined Bluesky! Follow us to discover the science of micro/nano-plastics on #soilhealth. We'll be posting about our findings over the next two years, and exploring what viable alternatives there are to plastic in agricultural settings.
#plastics #farming #agriculture #soilscience
#plastics #farming #agriculture #soilscience
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Want to learn more about what microplastics do to soils and plants? what we can do about it?
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Brussels & online
Register here: minagris.eu/.../healthy-...
#MissionSoil #SustainableAgriculture #Microplastics #HorizonEurope #EUResearch @minagriseu.bsky.social
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Brussels & online
Register here: minagris.eu/.../healthy-...
#MissionSoil #SustainableAgriculture #Microplastics #HorizonEurope #EUResearch @minagriseu.bsky.social
July 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Want to learn more about what microplastics do to soils and plants? what we can do about it?
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Brussels & online
Register here: minagris.eu/.../healthy-...
#MissionSoil #SustainableAgriculture #Microplastics #HorizonEurope #EUResearch @minagriseu.bsky.social
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Brussels & online
Register here: minagris.eu/.../healthy-...
#MissionSoil #SustainableAgriculture #Microplastics #HorizonEurope #EUResearch @minagriseu.bsky.social
Meet our speaker! Prof Edoardo Puglisi will be at our conference in September 16, in Brussels, talking about “Is the plastisphere significantly affecting the diffusion of antimicrobial resistances?”.
Don’t miss out on this breakthrough research. You can attend in person or online 👉 buff.ly/LSAACSS
Don’t miss out on this breakthrough research. You can attend in person or online 👉 buff.ly/LSAACSS
July 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Meet our speaker! Prof Edoardo Puglisi will be at our conference in September 16, in Brussels, talking about “Is the plastisphere significantly affecting the diffusion of antimicrobial resistances?”.
Don’t miss out on this breakthrough research. You can attend in person or online 👉 buff.ly/LSAACSS
Don’t miss out on this breakthrough research. You can attend in person or online 👉 buff.ly/LSAACSS
Prof Dimitrios Karpouzas, a specialist in tripartite impacts of microplastics and agrochemicals, will be speaking at our conference in Brussels 16 September on how these interactions affect the soil biota.
Find our more and register here: buff.ly/KJOQEE5
#soilscience
Find our more and register here: buff.ly/KJOQEE5
#soilscience
July 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Prof Dimitrios Karpouzas, a specialist in tripartite impacts of microplastics and agrochemicals, will be speaking at our conference in Brussels 16 September on how these interactions affect the soil biota.
Find our more and register here: buff.ly/KJOQEE5
#soilscience
Find our more and register here: buff.ly/KJOQEE5
#soilscience
There's no way of removing plastics from the soil once they have degraded. That's why one of our key messages is to minimise contamination going forward.
Follow us to hear more of our research outcomes 🔬
Follow us to hear more of our research outcomes 🔬
July 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
There's no way of removing plastics from the soil once they have degraded. That's why one of our key messages is to minimise contamination going forward.
Follow us to hear more of our research outcomes 🔬
Follow us to hear more of our research outcomes 🔬
International action around plastics in agricultural soils is vital if we are to avoid detrimental effects on our food chain and ecosystems. The FAO has produced a new report with recommendations on waste, labelling, recycling, risk assessment of biodegradables, & more.
Read here:
Read here:
A review of the international and regional policy landscape for the management of plastics used in agriculture
Plastics are deeply embedded in modern agriculture, yet global governance frameworks have not kept pace with their growing environmental and health risks. This report provides a comprehensive review…
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June 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
International action around plastics in agricultural soils is vital if we are to avoid detrimental effects on our food chain and ecosystems. The FAO has produced a new report with recommendations on waste, labelling, recycling, risk assessment of biodegradables, & more.
Read here:
Read here:
We founf microplastics in nearly all the 220 agricultural soils we studied across 11 European countries. Let that sink in.
Organic farmers need alternatives.
Organic farmers need alternatives.
June 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
We founf microplastics in nearly all the 220 agricultural soils we studied across 11 European countries. Let that sink in.
Organic farmers need alternatives.
Organic farmers need alternatives.
Our conference on microplastics impacts on agricultural food (aka where we grow our food 🥬) is fast approaching. Join us on September 16 📆 in Brussels or online to hear all the new research.
More info and reg link here: buff.ly/pRAILLw
#soilscience
More info and reg link here: buff.ly/pRAILLw
#soilscience
June 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Our conference on microplastics impacts on agricultural food (aka where we grow our food 🥬) is fast approaching. Join us on September 16 📆 in Brussels or online to hear all the new research.
More info and reg link here: buff.ly/pRAILLw
#soilscience
More info and reg link here: buff.ly/pRAILLw
#soilscience
Last week we had our high-level stakeholder forum with policy people in the microplastics world. We agreed that any solution to microlastics would be complex and neded action at every stage of the lifecycle.
Read more about the forum outcomes here: buff.ly/hdYb6zO
#soilhealth #policy
Read more about the forum outcomes here: buff.ly/hdYb6zO
#soilhealth #policy
June 19, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Last week we had our high-level stakeholder forum with policy people in the microplastics world. We agreed that any solution to microlastics would be complex and neded action at every stage of the lifecycle.
Read more about the forum outcomes here: buff.ly/hdYb6zO
#soilhealth #policy
Read more about the forum outcomes here: buff.ly/hdYb6zO
#soilhealth #policy
Our keynote speaker for our September conference and co-coordinator of Minagris is Dr Esperanza Huerta Lwanga. She'll be presenting our key messages and her own research on terrestrial ecosystems.
Find and more and sign up here: buff.ly/qcxbGZb
#soilscience
Find and more and sign up here: buff.ly/qcxbGZb
#soilscience
June 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Our keynote speaker for our September conference and co-coordinator of Minagris is Dr Esperanza Huerta Lwanga. She'll be presenting our key messages and her own research on terrestrial ecosystems.
Find and more and sign up here: buff.ly/qcxbGZb
#soilscience
Find and more and sign up here: buff.ly/qcxbGZb
#soilscience
This interesting discussion paper explores how microplastics interact with carbon storage in soils, and notices some contradictory effects.
Read the article here: buff.ly/OqkK56y
#soilscience
Read the article here: buff.ly/OqkK56y
#soilscience
June 9, 2026 at 9:43 AM
This interesting discussion paper explores how microplastics interact with carbon storage in soils, and notices some contradictory effects.
Read the article here: buff.ly/OqkK56y
#soilscience
Read the article here: buff.ly/OqkK56y
#soilscience
Research has nearly come to an end on the MINAGRIS project, so over the next month or two, you have a last chance to contribute to great #citizenscience by downloading our SoilPlastic App from your phone and start recording sightings of microplastics in agricultural areas.
#soilscience
#soilscience
June 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Research has nearly come to an end on the MINAGRIS project, so over the next month or two, you have a last chance to contribute to great #citizenscience by downloading our SoilPlastic App from your phone and start recording sightings of microplastics in agricultural areas.
#soilscience
#soilscience
On 16th September 2026, we'll be in Brussels to hear the latest research on microplastics and soils. We'll look at:
📃 How our research can inform microplastics policy.
🚜 What we can do to help farmers take action on agricultural plastics.
Register here: buff.ly/jFWIITi
#soilscience
📃 How our research can inform microplastics policy.
🚜 What we can do to help farmers take action on agricultural plastics.
Register here: buff.ly/jFWIITi
#soilscience
June 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
On 16th September 2026, we'll be in Brussels to hear the latest research on microplastics and soils. We'll look at:
📃 How our research can inform microplastics policy.
🚜 What we can do to help farmers take action on agricultural plastics.
Register here: buff.ly/jFWIITi
#soilscience
📃 How our research can inform microplastics policy.
🚜 What we can do to help farmers take action on agricultural plastics.
Register here: buff.ly/jFWIITi
#soilscience
We need to make sure that the plastics we use in agriculture are safe. But how do we do that?
Violette Geissen talks about the need for better regulation and information around all forms of plastic used in farming.
Watch the video 📹👇
#microplastics #soilscience
Violette Geissen talks about the need for better regulation and information around all forms of plastic used in farming.
Watch the video 📹👇
#microplastics #soilscience
May 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We need to make sure that the plastics we use in agriculture are safe. But how do we do that?
Violette Geissen talks about the need for better regulation and information around all forms of plastic used in farming.
Watch the video 📹👇
#microplastics #soilscience
Violette Geissen talks about the need for better regulation and information around all forms of plastic used in farming.
Watch the video 📹👇
#microplastics #soilscience
Our research on microplastics, farm chemicals and nitrigen cycling has been featured in #FEMSmicroBlog 🎉
Stathis Lagos has written a 'micro blog' on the interactions between microplastics and farm chemicals, and how that can interfere with nitrogen cycling processes.
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Stathis Lagos has written a 'micro blog' on the interactions between microplastics and farm chemicals, and how that can interfere with nitrogen cycling processes.
buff.ly/Ba63ks5
May 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Our research on microplastics, farm chemicals and nitrigen cycling has been featured in #FEMSmicroBlog 🎉
Stathis Lagos has written a 'micro blog' on the interactions between microplastics and farm chemicals, and how that can interfere with nitrogen cycling processes.
buff.ly/Ba63ks5
Stathis Lagos has written a 'micro blog' on the interactions between microplastics and farm chemicals, and how that can interfere with nitrogen cycling processes.
buff.ly/Ba63ks5
What happens to common food crops when microplastics are in the soil.
We tested conventional microplastics (LDPE), biodegradable microplastics (PBAT), and two common farm chemicals in soils growing the salad crop, rocket.
Read the full factsheet: buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
We tested conventional microplastics (LDPE), biodegradable microplastics (PBAT), and two common farm chemicals in soils growing the salad crop, rocket.
Read the full factsheet: buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
May 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
What happens to common food crops when microplastics are in the soil.
We tested conventional microplastics (LDPE), biodegradable microplastics (PBAT), and two common farm chemicals in soils growing the salad crop, rocket.
Read the full factsheet: buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
We tested conventional microplastics (LDPE), biodegradable microplastics (PBAT), and two common farm chemicals in soils growing the salad crop, rocket.
Read the full factsheet: buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
Dr Esperanza Huerta Lwanga explains why #microplastics have different effects on earthworms depending on plastic type, species of earthworm and what else is in the soil.
#soilscience #soilhealth
#soilscience #soilhealth
May 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Dr Esperanza Huerta Lwanga explains why #microplastics have different effects on earthworms depending on plastic type, species of earthworm and what else is in the soil.
#soilscience #soilhealth
#soilscience #soilhealth
Lettuce is a pretty common crop. But we found that microplastics and drought interact to cause damage to plant growth. Read the research here (scroll down): buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
#soilscience
#soilscience
May 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Lettuce is a pretty common crop. But we found that microplastics and drought interact to cause damage to plant growth. Read the research here (scroll down): buff.ly/LhIMqUZ
#soilscience
#soilscience
Possibly the most worrying aspect of microplastics is their impact on animals, from large sea creatures to tiny soil-dwelling organisms.
Our webinar looks at the effects of three different plastic types and commonly-used farm chemicals on earthworms, springtails (Collembola) and honeybees.
Our webinar looks at the effects of three different plastic types and commonly-used farm chemicals on earthworms, springtails (Collembola) and honeybees.
May 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Possibly the most worrying aspect of microplastics is their impact on animals, from large sea creatures to tiny soil-dwelling organisms.
Our webinar looks at the effects of three different plastic types and commonly-used farm chemicals on earthworms, springtails (Collembola) and honeybees.
Our webinar looks at the effects of three different plastic types and commonly-used farm chemicals on earthworms, springtails (Collembola) and honeybees.
Once in the soil, microplastics are almost impossible to get rid of as yet. And they have critical impacts on soil health. Professor Violette Geissen talks about what the MINAGRIS project have found in their research.
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#soilhealth #microplastics
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#soilhealth #microplastics
Prof Violette Geissen talks microplastics
Once in the soil, microplastics are almost impossible to get rid of as yet. And they have critical impacts on soil health. Prof Geissen talks about some of the things MINAGRIS project has found.…
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April 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Once in the soil, microplastics are almost impossible to get rid of as yet. And they have critical impacts on soil health. Professor Violette Geissen talks about what the MINAGRIS project have found in their research.
buff.ly/X9IPQoy
#soilhealth #microplastics
buff.ly/X9IPQoy
#soilhealth #microplastics
Did you know that microplastics can affect earthworms, essential for our soil health?
Come along to our webinar this Thursday to find our more about how microplastics are affecting soil creatures, and what we can do about it. 11am BST.
buff.ly/TE7sdJl
#soilscience
Come along to our webinar this Thursday to find our more about how microplastics are affecting soil creatures, and what we can do about it. 11am BST.
buff.ly/TE7sdJl
#soilscience
April 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Did you know that microplastics can affect earthworms, essential for our soil health?
Come along to our webinar this Thursday to find our more about how microplastics are affecting soil creatures, and what we can do about it. 11am BST.
buff.ly/TE7sdJl
#soilscience
Come along to our webinar this Thursday to find our more about how microplastics are affecting soil creatures, and what we can do about it. 11am BST.
buff.ly/TE7sdJl
#soilscience
Today is Earth Day, a chance to reflect on the state of the world and our role within it. How about joining us in the fight against microplastics by doing some ciritzen science?👨🔬
Watch the video below, and download the SoilPlastic app to record sightings of plastics in the soil.
#soilscience
Watch the video below, and download the SoilPlastic app to record sightings of plastics in the soil.
#soilscience
April 22, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Today is Earth Day, a chance to reflect on the state of the world and our role within it. How about joining us in the fight against microplastics by doing some ciritzen science?👨🔬
Watch the video below, and download the SoilPlastic app to record sightings of plastics in the soil.
#soilscience
Watch the video below, and download the SoilPlastic app to record sightings of plastics in the soil.
#soilscience
Have you heard about our conference? In Brussels, 16 September 2026, we'll be sharing our research about the impact of microplastics in agricultural soils and the life within it.
You can find the agenda on this link: buff.ly/DjIfhK2
And if you can't make it, join us online.
#soilscience #soils
You can find the agenda on this link: buff.ly/DjIfhK2
And if you can't make it, join us online.
#soilscience #soils
April 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Have you heard about our conference? In Brussels, 16 September 2026, we'll be sharing our research about the impact of microplastics in agricultural soils and the life within it.
You can find the agenda on this link: buff.ly/DjIfhK2
And if you can't make it, join us online.
#soilscience #soils
You can find the agenda on this link: buff.ly/DjIfhK2
And if you can't make it, join us online.
#soilscience #soils
New research supported by MINAGRIS and others found that UV and tillage abrasion accelerated the fragmentation of plastic film into macro- and microplastics, and that increased soil moisture made some plastic films degrade quicker.
You can read the full paper here: buff.ly/mmZr7rS
#soilscience
You can read the full paper here: buff.ly/mmZr7rS
#soilscience
April 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
New research supported by MINAGRIS and others found that UV and tillage abrasion accelerated the fragmentation of plastic film into macro- and microplastics, and that increased soil moisture made some plastic films degrade quicker.
You can read the full paper here: buff.ly/mmZr7rS
#soilscience
You can read the full paper here: buff.ly/mmZr7rS
#soilscience
Earthworms are really important for soil health. But were you aware that microplastics can interfere with their lives and functions?
Our upcoming webinar, presented by Esperanza Huerta Lwanga and Ilaria Negri, explores our research on microplastics, earthworms and other creatures
#microplastics
Our upcoming webinar, presented by Esperanza Huerta Lwanga and Ilaria Negri, explores our research on microplastics, earthworms and other creatures
#microplastics
April 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Earthworms are really important for soil health. But were you aware that microplastics can interfere with their lives and functions?
Our upcoming webinar, presented by Esperanza Huerta Lwanga and Ilaria Negri, explores our research on microplastics, earthworms and other creatures
#microplastics
Our upcoming webinar, presented by Esperanza Huerta Lwanga and Ilaria Negri, explores our research on microplastics, earthworms and other creatures
#microplastics
Reposted by MinagrisEU - Impacts of plastic debris on soil health
Following debates on climate and environment in Brussels and at the EU level? (Maybe worried about the EU's push to rip up the laws protecting people and the planet?)
Here's our list of the people and organisations with something interesting to say
Let us know if there's someone else we should add
Here's our list of the people and organisations with something interesting to say
Let us know if there's someone else we should add
April 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Following debates on climate and environment in Brussels and at the EU level? (Maybe worried about the EU's push to rip up the laws protecting people and the planet?)
Here's our list of the people and organisations with something interesting to say
Let us know if there's someone else we should add
Here's our list of the people and organisations with something interesting to say
Let us know if there's someone else we should add