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Canadian Farmers Edge 2021 Recycling Rate for Empty Ag Plastic Jugs to 77%
ETOBICOKE, ON (October 5, 2022) – Canadian farmers/producers continue to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring empty ag-product containers used for pesticides and fertilizers are returned for recycling. Cleanfarms, the national stewardship organization that develops and operates programs to help producers manage on-farm agricultural waste materials just released the recovery rates for 2021 for ag packaging […]
Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted, Old Ag Pesticides and Obsolete Farm Animal Medications in Six Canadian Regions this Fall
Collection in British Columbia/Alberta Peace River Region; Northern Alberta; Manitoba; Ontario and Newfoundland Key Points: Cleanfarms 2022 collection events (chronological): Ontario– North – Thunder Bay, Emo and Gore Bay (Manitoulin Island): September 12 to 16 inclusive Ontario– South: September 19 to 27 – 28 single day events Alberta – North:October 3 to 7 – 20 single day events […]
Cleanfarms Adds Bench Strength in the Prairies with Focus on Ag Recycling in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB (August 26, 2022) – Cleanfarms, the national stewardship organization that develops and operates recycling programs for agricultural plastics like grain bags has increased its bench strength in the prairies by adding a new program coordinator in Manitoba. Serena Klippenstein, a local Manitoban who has roots in the province’s rural farming community, will be […]
Moose Jaw Area Farmers Can Recycle Silage Bags, Bale Wrap and Twine in Half-day Pop-up Pilot
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan (July 8, 2022) – Producers in the Moose Jaw area can jump on a half-day, pop-up pilot project to recycle farm silage bags, bale wrap and baler twine. Cleanfarms, in cooperation with the Moose Jaw Recycling Centre (MJRC), is conducting the recycling event on Wednesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
Cleanfarms’ Barry Friesen Recognized for Building Leading Ag Stewardship Programs
ETOBICOKE, ON (June 30, 2022) –The agricultural plant science industry has recognized Barry Friesen, executive director of Cleanfarms, for his long-standing dedication and commitment to agricultural stewardship, helping farmers across Canada manage farm plastic materials when they are no longer needed. The agricultural stewardship program is like the blue box for household recyclables except it […]
Cleanfarms Moving Ag Plastic Jug Recycling to Manitoba Ag Retailers Over Next 3 Years
WINNIPEG, MB – Cleanfarms, the stewardship organization that collects used agricultural plastics for recycling, announced today it is changing its recycling drop off locations in Manitoba where producers take empty 23L and smaller plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers. The recycling collection system is gradually transitioning from sites at municipal transfer stations and landfill facilities to collecting […]
Cleanfarms Moving Ag Plastic Jug Recycling to Alberta Ag Retailers Over Next 3 Years
Lethbridge, AB (June 13, 2022)- Cleanfarms, the stewardship organization that collects used agricultural plastics for recycling, announced today it is changing its recycling drop off locations in Alberta where producers take empty 23L and smaller plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers. The recycling collection system is gradually transitioning from sites at municipal transfer stations and landfill […]
Berry Global Collaborates to Increase Circularity for Agricultural Films
As a leader in the manufacturing of agricultural films, Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) is collaborating with Cleanfarms and Poly-Ag Recycling on a closed-loop approach to advancing Canada’s circular economy. This Canada-based recycling initiative launched in early 2022 to recover used agricultural films, process recovered grain bag material, and produce new products with recycled […]
Cleanfarms 2021 Annual Report Shows Substantial Increases in Ag Material Recycling
ETOBICOKE, ON (May 19, 2022) – Cleanfarms posted its 2021 annual report today, documenting the full results of its permanent programs and pilot projects designed and operated to help Canadian farmers manage agricultural plastic products and packaging. Most important in the 2021 results is that Cleanfarms saw substantial growth in the collection numbers for the […]
Cleanfarms’ Tammy Shields Wins Prestigious Waste Minimization Award for Ground-breaking Work in Grain Bag Recycling
MOOSE JAW, SK (April 29, 2002) — Cleanfarms’ Saskatchewan Program Advisor, Tammy Shields, has been recognized as a pioneer in agricultural recycling for her ground-breaking work establishing grain bag recycling in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) presented its 2022 prestigious Waste Minimization Award to Ms. Shields on April 28 at its annual Waste […]
Alberta Recycling Pilot for Grain Bags and Baler Twine Extended to August 2023
—Extension Includes Additional Ag Plastic Recycling Collection Sites— LETHBRIDGE, AB (April 28, 2022) – A pilot program enabling farmers in Alberta to recycle grain bags and baler twine has been extended beyond its original three-year limit and has been granted $115,000 in additional funding. Scheduled to end this month (April 2022), the ‘Alberta Ag […]
Celebrating Earth Day and Investing in Our Planet: 143M Agri Containers Recycled over 30 Years
—Farmers Can Start Recycling Empty Pesticide and Fertilizer Containers May 2— Moose Jaw, SK (April 22, 2022) – Earth Day on April 22 is a reminder that Canadian farmers invest in our planet every year when they return empty pesticide and fertilizer containers for recycling. This year, the recycling program operator, Cleanfarms, is encouraging farmers […]