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Now many manufacturers and distributors of silage wrap film have been concerned about the life cycle of agricultural plastic , and today there is much more awareness of the issue among farmers and the public.
They hope to develop a collection service that is economically viable to their customers and provides more efficient processing of used silage wrap.
It sends a clear message to the wider industry and government that this is serious about recycling.
The Ministry for the Environment has set a target date of June 2024 to have a mandatory, industry-wide product recycling scheme in place for all agricultural plastics.
Discussion about the shape of that scheme are now underway. We want to ensure any levies applied do not significantly increase the amount that farmers have to pay to cover the cost of recycling.
When farmers and suppliers directly cover some of the cost of collection and reprocessing, it is possible to provide an efficient, cost-effective service.
Many companies that have become recycling scheme's sponsors.
As the pressure on farmers to deal with their waste plastic builds, some potential recyclers may look to cut corners by collecting loose plastic rather than use the bin and liner system. This can reduce the value of the waste plastic to manufacturers because it is dirty and more difficult to deal with.
