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 […]

(Etobicoke, Ontario)–September 5, 2023 – Each fall, Cleanfarms teams spread out across the country, bringing a valued opportunity to local farmers to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted and obsolete agricultural pesticides and old livestock, equine and poultry medications. Cleanfarms is the national stewardship organization that develops and operates programs to help farmers/producers manage on-farm […]

Etobicoke, ON (June 29, 2023) – For the first time ever, Cleanfarms put itself to the “Great Place to Work®” test and the verdict is in. Exceeding each of its key criteria, Cleanfarms is now certified as a Great Place to Work®, illustrating the synergy between staff members’ passions for keeping Canadian farms clean and […]

ETOBICOKE, ON (May 4, 2023) – Cleanfarms has posted its 2022 annual report, showcasing the expansion of on-the-ground programs that Canadian farmers can use to manage waste agricultural plastic products and packaging for recycling or safe disposal when they are no longer needed. In the report, Cleanfarms describes how opportunities to divert agricultural waste materials […]

LETHBRIDGE, AB (March 28, 2023) – Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200* tonnes of plastic baler twine annually. These plastic tools are essential in today’s farming operations—grain bags to temporarily store harvested grains, and twine to bind crops for storage and transport. But managing these plastics after use […]