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Efforts to address plastics used in agriculture taking root featured in Globe & Mail’s Next-Generation Farming Report

The Globe and Mail “Next Generation Farming Report” highlights Cleanfarms’ goal to keep agricultural plastics out of landfill and manage on-farm agricultural waste materials in the most sustainable way possible. Cleanfarms has been steadily expanding its range of programs and is currently operating pilot projects to develop efficient ways to deal with bale wrap, in […]

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in P.E.I. starting this week

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starting this week, Prince Edward Island farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating seven collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province for a two-week period, starting on October 30 […]

Cleanfarms is Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in South Saskatchewan this Fall

(Moose Jaw, SK) – October 12, 2023 – This fall, farmers in Saskatchewan south of Davidson can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. There will be 20 collection events taking place at various local ag retailers in the region. “Every time we’re here, farmers […]

Quebec accelerates the recovery of agricultural plastics

SAINT-BRUNO, Quebec, Oct. 02, 2023 — Quebec farmers now benefit from increased opportunities to recycle agricultural plastics at the end of their useful life. A regulation similar to the one covering product lines such as electronics, paint and household appliances has been extended to the agricultural sector. The objective is to make more accessible and […]

Cleanfarms is Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in two BC Regions this Fall

(Lethbridge, AB) – September 21, 2023 – This fall, farmers in British Columbia on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Valley can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating the collection events at three municipal depots on Vancouver Island and four ag […]