Rows of strawberry plants growing through plastic sheet mulch.

Beyond Plastic: Exploring Bio-based Alternatives for Regenerative Agriculture

Hands holding soil and a seeding in the middle of recycle symbol made from black plastic sheet.
This webinar series will look at developments and applications of bio-based mulches as an integral part of regenerative agriculture systems. We will focus on current research and sustainable technologies for agriculture, including bioengineering, materials development, and more!

Webinar Series: End-of-Life Outcomes for Plastic Mulch

  • January 20, 2026: Mulch Matters: Benefits, Burdens, and Beyond. Lisa DeVetter and Markus Flury, Washington State University
  • February 3, 2026: Agricultural Mulch Film Recycling: Obstacles and Opportunities. Gene Jones, Southern Waste Information eXchange
  • February 17, 2026: Positively Impacting Plasticulture Recycling Through Mechanization. Ben Andros, Andros Engineering Corporation
    Register to Attend | Feb. 17
  • March 10, 2026: Plasticulture & Sustainability in California Strawberry Production. Hillary Thomas, Naturipe Berry Growers, Inc.
    Register to Attend | Mar. 10
  • March 24, 2026: Soil-Biodegradable Mulch: Lessons Learned from the Field and Keys to Success. Shuresh Ghimire, University of Connecticut
    Register to Attend | Mar. 24
  • April 7, 2026: Economics of Soil-Biodegradable Mulch and Recycling. Suzette Galinato and Kevin Morris, Washington State University
    Register to Attend | Apr. 7
  • May 5, 2026. Sustainable Horticulture:​ Circularity and EPR​ for Mulch Films. Pierre Sarazin, Polyexpert
    Register to Attend | May 5

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