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The Green Tractor Scheme Update

The Green Tractor Scheme Update

Greetings Green Tractor Enthusiasts! We've been bustling with activity here at The Green Tractor Scheme, bringing our message of sustainable agriculture and plastic recycling to the forefront. Over the past few months, we've had the pleasure of attending numerous events across the UK, and we have some exciting updates to share. Agrii's IFarm Events Our […]

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The Impact of the Autumn Budget on Agricultural Waste Disposal Costs

The Impact of the Autumn Budget on Agricultural Waste Disposal Costs

With the recent updates in this year’s Autumn Budget, the agricultural sector is facing new financial pressures, especially when it comes to waste disposal. As landfill tax rates continue to rise, the costs of traditional disposal methods are increasing, and this affects farmers directly. For many farms that rely on single-use plastics like silage wrap, […]

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Why Recycle Week Matters for the Farming Community

Why Recycle Week Matters for the Farming Community

Every year, Recycle Week serves as a national reminder of the importance of recycling and sustainability. While it’s often associated with households, Recycle Week has meaning for the farming community too especially when it comes to recycling agricultural plastics. With environmental concerns at the fore front of the agricultural sector, farmers are increasingly recognizing how […]

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How and Why to Become a Green Tractor Collector

How and Why to Become a Green Tractor Collector

Ever wondered how to become a Green Tractor Collector? It’s a rewarding and straightforward process that not only helps the environment but also supports farmers and rural communities across the UK. By joining the Green Tractor Scheme, you become a vital link in the agricultural plastic recycling chain. Here's how you can get involved and […]

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Exciting News: Green Tractor Scheme Founder and Collector Shortlisted for Two MRW National Recycling Awards!

Exciting News: Green Tractor Scheme Founder and Collector Shortlisted for Two MRW National Recycling Awards!

We are thrilled to announce that a passionate member of the Green Tractor Scheme community has been shortlisted for not one, but two prestigious award categories at the MRW National Recycling Awards! The nominations celebrate outstanding achievements in both Digital Innovation and Innovation in Recycling Equipment & Vehicles- a testament to their dedication to sustainable […]

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Driving Sustainability in Agriculture: The Founding Members of the Green Tractor Scheme

Driving Sustainability in Agriculture: The Founding Members of the Green Tractor Scheme

In the quest for a more sustainable future, the agricultural sector plays a pivotal role. As the world faces pressing environmental challenges, the need for innovative solutions to promote sustainability in farming has never been more urgent. At the forefront of this movement are the founding members of the Green Tractor Scheme – Agri.Cycle, Grassroots […]

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It’s time to introduce Farmer Clarkson to our Green Tractor Scheme

It’s time to introduce Farmer Clarkson to our Green Tractor Scheme

It’s time to introduce Farmer Clarkson to our Green Tractor Scheme rather than the Red Tractor proposed 'Greener Farms Commitment (GFC)' bolt-on

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Assessing the Efficacy: Green Tractor comments on WRAP's review, on behalf of Defra, of plastics in agriculture

Assessing the Efficacy: Green Tractor comments on WRAP's review, on behalf of Defra, of plastics in agriculture

Not since EU legislation on correct disposal of agri-plastic waste came into force in 2004, has there been so much discussion around farm plastics. With reports and investigations coming from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and the FAO previously, a review by WRAP on behalf of Defra has recently been published further looking at the […]

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Read our brand champion, Joe Farmer's, interview with Anglia and Midland Farmer!

Read our brand champion, Joe Farmer's, interview with Anglia and Midland Farmer!

Our brand champion, Joe, recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Anglia & Midland Farmer on the work Green Tractor has been doing over the last twelve months. It is great to see an established agricultural magazine championing our scheme as we look to raise awareness of the UK farm plastic problem. If you […]

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Recycle The Green Tractor Way!

Recycle The Green Tractor Way!

Since working in the recycling industry, I have been increasingly shocked that, when it comes to household recycling, we throw all plastic, paper and card, in one, or at a push, two bins. Speaking with colleagues in operations teams, and them explaining the importance of different waste streams being separated to prevent contamination to enable […]

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Agri-plastics Workshop: issues and solutions webinar

Agri-plastics Workshop: issues and solutions webinar

The Green Tractor Scheme was recently invited by the South East Rivers Trust in conjunction with the Preventing Plastic Pollution project, to present their work on supporting farmers with the recycling of agri-plastics. The project, which wrapped up in March, was seeking a better understanding of the impacts of farm plastic pollution, particularly on the […]

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Solway Recycling: A champion of Sustainability

Solway Recycling: A champion of Sustainability

Green Tractor collector championing agricultural closed loops through their production of Solway stock-board. Solway Recycling has emerged stronger after a devastating fire that destroyed both their business and family home. Established by the Hiddleston family in 1992, the company has become one of the UK’s leading producers of recycled products. Following the fire, the company […]

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Environmental Investigation Agency Report - Part Three, farm plastic waste mismanagement and criminality.

Environmental Investigation Agency Report - Part Three, farm plastic waste mismanagement and criminality.

The Green Tractor Scheme's profile continues to grow! Green Tractor recently had the pleasure of working with Lauren Weir on the report she was writing on behalf of the Environmental Investigation Agency into Agri-Plastic waste mismanagement and criminality in the UK. Not only was it great to work with a like-minded individual and organisation with the same sustainable goals […]

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The Silage Cores Problem

The Silage Cores Problem

Green Tractor collectors investigate solutions to recycle silage cores A recent review of operations by collecting members of The Green Tractor Scheme has identified an anomaly within the polymer used to manufacture plastic cores for silage bale wrap. Further analysis has identified a range of materials used to manufacture the cores, including Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene […]

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Agri.Cycle exhibit at Lincolnshire Farming Conference

Agri.Cycle exhibit at Lincolnshire Farming Conference

Green Tractor founder, Agri.Cycle, engage with agricultural stakeholders on the importance of farm-plastic recycling. Our founding member, Agri.Cycle, recently hosted a stand at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference. While they were there promoting their business and the great recycling services they offer under The Green Tractor banner, Agri.Cycle were further endorsing The Green Tractor Scheme itself.  […]

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Time to stop trashing our future - report waste crime today!

Time to stop trashing our future - report waste crime today!

Waste crime is an endemic issue across the UK. Like much of the waste involved, waste crime itself is toxic. It threatens every community through its thuggish links to crime and its willingness to despoil the places where people live. It undermines investment, growth and jobs in the legitimate waste businesses which the Environmental Services […]

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Riseholme College visit to Agri.Cycle

Riseholme College visit to Agri.Cycle

The Green Tractor Scheme continues to work with the future of farming Just before Christmas, our founding member, Agri.Cycle, hosted students from Riseholme College to give them a tour of the operations involved in farm-plastic recycling and further educate them on The Green Tractor Scheme.  The visit was a real success in educating the future […]

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