AGRIFOODPLAST is an independent research initiative uniting global experts, businesses, and decision-makers working at the crossroads of plastics and food. Plastic plays a vital role in food systems, but its use in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries can result in pollution and potential risks for biota and humans. Circularity in the use of food waste and biowaste in agriculture, can also up-concentrate microplastics and their chemical additives in agroecosystems and food. Plastic became also central for food storage and packaging, while the safety of this practice is still ongoing scientific screening.
AGRIFOODPLAST welcomes world experts, decision makers, farmers and businesses to present and debate on these challenges.
- Discuss the latest research on environmental and human risks of nano- and microplastics, and plastic-associated chemicals in food production and packaging.
- Take part in a multi-actor forum of scientists, practitioners, and policy makers;
- Share your vision on safer and more sustainable practices;
- Debate on needed policy developments and implementation measures.