Uganda: The Overlooked Threat of Micro Plastics in Agricultural Soils

Unlike other East African countries, Uganda has failed to enforce the bans on single-use plastic bags. They continue to be produced and circulated at an alarming scale. Plastic bags, locally known as kaveeras, are everywhere. As a result, microplastic accumulation in agricultural soils continues. The long term implications for soil health, crop quality, and consequently for local food [...]