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Recycling in agriculture – ‘a story of innovation’ featured in Globe & Mail’s Next-Generation Farming Report
Canadian farmers have a proud heritage of producing food for the world. For this work, they rely on many plastic-based specialty products, for example, for storing grain; collecting, protecting and fermenting hay; keeping moisture in and weeds out of soil as well as handling sap from maple trees. Visit: Recycling in agriculture – ‘a story […]
The Great Twine Round-Up Comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total Cash Prizes
Lethbridge, ALBERTA, October 24, 2024 – Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H club or district or an Alberta-based […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Nova Scotia starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 23, 2024 — Starting soon, Nova Scotian farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 11 collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province for a two-week period, starting on Monday, October 28 and ending on […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in New Brunswick starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, October. 23, 2024 — Starting soon, New Brunswick farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 10 collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province for a two-week period, starting on Monday, October 28 and ending on […]
Growing Opportunities for Canadian Farmers to Sustainably Manage Agricultural Waste in 2024
ETOBICOKE, ON (October 21, 2024) – Each year, Canadian farmers embrace greener solutions to manage their used agricultural plastics, packaging and products as opportunities increase through Cleanfarms’ evolving collection programs. Cleanfarms is a national stewardship organization that develops and operates collection programs to help farmers responsibly dispose of on-farm agricultural waste materials. It is most […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Southern Alberta starting in October
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Oct. 15, 2024 — Starting soon, Southern Alberta farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 20 single-day collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province starting on Monday, October 21 and ending on Friday, October 25. […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in British Columbia starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2024 — Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 11 single-day collection events at local ag retailer locations, landfills and transfer stations throughout the province […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in Northern Saskatchewan starting in October
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, October 2, 2024 — Starting next week, Northern Saskatchewan farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 20 single-day collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province starting on Monday, October 7 and ending Friday, October 11. […]
Cleanfarms’ Unwanted Pesticides and Old Farm Animal Medications program is coming to Five Canadian Provinces this Fall
(Etobicoke, Ontario) – September 9, 2024 – Each fall, Cleanfarms teams spread out across the country to operate the Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program. This program provides an important opportunity for farmers to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and livestock, equine and poultry medications. Cleanfarms is the national stewardship […]
A year of partnerships to drive sustainability in Canadian agriculture
ETOBICOKE, ON (May 30, 2024) – Cleanfarms has posted its 2023 annual report, highlighting the new strategic direction of Cleanfarms for Canadian farmers to manage agricultural plastic products and packaging through recycling and safe disposal. This year’s report sheds light on the partnerships and industry collaboration that provide opportunities for farmers and producers to be […]
Alberta Ag Plastic. Recycle It! Program Extended Until December 2025!
Lethbridge, Alberta – May 1, 2024 – Alberta farmers can continue to recycle their grain bags and twine thanks to a recent extension of the successful Alberta Ag Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program. Cleanfarms, the non-profit organization operating the program, is excited to announce that it will continue until the end of 2025. This marks […]
Canadian Farmers Celebrate Earth Day Everyday with Agricultural Waste Management
ETOBICOKE, Ontario — April 21, 2024 – On April 22, global attention turns to the crucial role individuals play in protecting the planet in honour of Earth Day. But Canadian farmers agree that one day of dedication doesn’t completely capture their ongoing efforts. Throughout 2023, farmers and the Canadian ag industry have used a wider […]