Free Recycling Pilot for Agri-Plastics Launches in Hurunui standard
Farmers and growers in the Hurunui District have a unique opportunity to recycle agri-plastics for free as part of a new pilot programme by Agrecovery. This initiative, running between 19 February to 13 March 2025, aims to recover and recycle more farm plastic and improve sustainability while gathering insights for a nationwide recycling scheme. Agrecovery, a not-for-profit charitable trust, currently operates a number of voluntary Product Stewardship Schemes. Head of Commercial, Richard Carroll, emphasised the importance of continuing to provide accessible recycling solutions for farmers and growers. “Plastic waste on farms is a growing issue and there needs to be practical, sustainable solutions to get buy-in from farmers and growers, and avoid the plastics being burned or buried.” Thanks to ...
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