Agrecovery has formally announced that its Green-farms Product Stewardship Scheme (GPSS) has been officially accredited under the Waste Minimisation Act (2008).
Agrecovery CE Tony Wilson was a speaker at the NZPPI conference and mentioned that the official accreditation announcement was on its way. The GPSS is designed to tackle the challenge of primary industry plastic waste head-on, with a focus on four plastic waste streams in the first three years of the scheme:
- Agrichemical containers
- Bale wrap and silage sheets
- Small seed and feed bags
- Large 1T and 500kg fertiliser sacks.
The GPSS has also been accredited to incorporate household pest and weed plastic packaging.
"This is a landmark achievement not only for Agrecovery but for the entire New Zealand primary industry. Our accredited GPSS underscores our dedication to stewardship and sustainable practices, driven by the demands and cooperation of New Zealand’s farmers and growers. We're looking forward to expanding our schemes and fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future for all," Tony said.
Agrecovery has designed the scheme to include a phased approach to encompassing a broader range of materials over time with plans to significantly broaden the range of recyclable plastics covered by the GPSS over seven years. The GPSS will operate as a voluntary scheme until regulations are in place to ensure all producers of the targeted products participate.