Innovative Agricultural Soil Management: Geotechnical Utilization of Recycled Plastic Waste to Improve Soil Strength, Stability and Resistance to Desertification
Background: Muthanna Governorate in southern Iraq is characterized by Gelic Andosols that are highly susceptible to drought and erosion. The accumulation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, which are rarely discarded, poses an environmental concern due to their persistence and greenhouse gas emissions. Address...