Sustainable bio-based planting pots as an approach to reduce plastic waste in the agriculture industry
by Anunay Gupta; Nolan Urahn; Arup Dey; Nita Yodo; David Grewell; Chiwon W. Lee
International Journal of Agriculture Innovation, Technology and Globalisation (IJAITG), Vol. 3, No. 3, 2023

Abstract: Because of the non-biodegradable nature and the associated environmental damage of plastic pots, there is a need to find an alternative that is more environmentally friendly. In the agriculture industry, planting pots made from bio-based materials can potentially replace traditional plastic pots and provide additional health benefits to plants. This paper reviews the current advancement of bio-based planting pots. Various plant pots available in the market are summarised, focusing on their advantages and limitations. Plant health assessments of specimens grown in bio-based pots and their biodegradability are reviewed and compared with the traditional plastic pots. In addition, the techno-economic evaluation of bio-based and traditional plastic pots is summarised. The customer perception of these bio-based pots was also investigated for a widespread shift towards adopting bio-based plant pots. This literature review aims to help researchers and practitioners develop environmental-friendly bio-based agriculture products by identifying implementation gaps and future research directions.

Online publication date: Tue, 27-Feb-2024

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