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Why farmers are spreading crushed glass on their crops

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ABC News reports that farmers are spreading crushed recycled glass on their crops as a silicon-rich soil additive. It appears to boost crop growth while giving millions of discarded bottles a second life, rather than consigning them to landfills.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/ground-glass-silic...

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