cleanfarms-studies

CleanFARMS™ studies agricultural waste management

Plastic is one of the largest waste products found on farms but there are countless other waste products generated through farm operations, including un-used or expired animal health products. As it stands today, there is no one single coordinated mechanism in place that allows farmers to easily and cost-effectively recycle or dispose of all of their waste. CleanFARMS™ would like to see this change.

Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has partnered with CleanFARMS to develop an appropriate way to manage on-farm plastic waste, such as bale wrap, in an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of farming in the province.

Saskatchewan Agricultural Waste Stewardship Consultation Report

British Columbia

As of May 19, 2011, all packaging is now regulated under the province’s ‘Recycling Regulation’. While there are no current requirements for commercial packaging under this regulation, the government has stated that they expect industry to develop its own stewardship programs and that they will make recycling of this packaging mandatory in the future.

Download B.C. packaging regulations 101 and Q & As.

Manitoba

CleanFARMS™ has received funding from the Governments of Canada and Manitoba to examine how best to collect

and responsibly manage agricultural waste generated on farms.

Download presentations from the March 10 webinar

Manitoba Ag Waste Study Intro

Collection Options and Ag Waste Markets

Customer Survey Results

Manitoba Waste Characterization

Stewardship Options

Ontario

CleanFARMS™ is undertaking a first-of-its-kind study into the types and quantities of non-organic waste found on

farms across Ontario – and how best to safely and responsibly dispose of that waste.