BC is one of the smaller markets for agricultural plastics in Canada, accounting for 7% of total annual tonnage nationwide. But fresh numbers from national stewardship organization Cleanfarms indicate that BC is recycling more of that plastic than ever before. Data for 2021 indicate 118,892 small pesticide and fertilizer containers (less than 23 litres) were …
CleanFarms
BC farms reduce plastic
BC farms have made significant strides towards reducing plastic waste, and new federal funding will help them take additional steps to address the issue. CleanFarms, a manufacturer-led environmental stewardship organization based in Ontario, estimates BC farms generate 3,600 tonnes of waste plastic a year. This is down from nearly 4,000 tonnes in 2012. But the …