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Nicolas Afxentiou1,2, Phoebe-Zoe Morsink Georgali1,2, Angeliki Kylili1,2
1Frederick Research Center, Cyprus.
Data in Brief
|December 23, 2020
Summary
Agricultural plastic waste (APW) mapping in Cyprus identifies key generation areas. This spatial prediction supports sustainable waste management and mitigates environmental damage from improper disposal.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Agricultural Science
- Geospatial Analysis
Background:
- Agricultural plastic waste (APW) poses significant environmental and health risks due to improper disposal methods like field dumping and burning.
- Current APW management practices are inadequate, leading to land, water, and air contamination in agricultural regions.
- Sustainable waste management requires accurate spatial prediction of APW generation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map agricultural plastic waste (APW) generation across the Republic of Cyprus.
- To predict national generation quantities of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste.
- To support the development of sustainable waste management practices in the agricultural sector.
Main Methods:
- Utilized geographic information system (GIS) technology and satellite imagery for spatial analysis.
- Incorporated up-to-date statistics from the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organization (CAPO).
- Collected and organized data from agricultural plots and greenhouse areas into sixteen geographical tables.
Main Results:
- Generated a spatial prediction map of APW generation for the Republic of Cyprus.
- Quantified national generation quantities of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste.
- Identified specific agricultural plots and greenhouse areas contributing to APW.
Conclusions:
- Spatial mapping of APW is crucial for effective and sustainable agricultural waste management.
- The developed dataset and mapping approach can guide policy and interventions to reduce environmental impact.
- Accurate data and geospatial tools are essential for addressing agricultural plastic waste challenges.
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