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LEAF Digs Deeper S4.Ep7 | Agriplastics in Practice: Manage Materials, Minimise Waste, Maximise Value
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Our latest LEAF Digs Deeper session takes a closer look at the vital role agriplastics play in modern farming and the growing need to improve how they are recovered and recycled.
From silage wrap to crop covers, agriplastics are essential tools for productivity and efficiency. However, as their use continues, so do the challenges around responsible disposal and recycling.
In this session, we explore:
- How better on-farm sorting, storage, and handling can significantly boost recycling outcomes
- Why used agriplastics should be treated as a valuable, recoverable resource not just waste
- The practical and financial barriers farmers currently face when managing plastic waste
- The need for stronger collaboration across industry, government, and supply chains to scale effective recycling systems
A key theme throughout is the importance of practical, joined-up solutions—approaches that fit the realities of farm businesses while moving agriculture towards a more circular and sustainable future.