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