Recycling chemical containers ‘the best solution’ When the guys from Johnny Appleseed say recycling with Agrecovery is easy, they should know. They have collectively recycled over 15,000 containers since 2008.
“Agrecovery helps us meet our audit and compliance requirements. And while it’s not the key reason we do it, it’s essential for Global Gap, BRC, New Zealand Food Safety and other programmes,” says director Paul Paynter.
Farmlands plays a part Johnny Appleseed staff deliver their empties to local Agrecovery sites, such as the one at Farmlands Whakatu, near Hastings. Farmlands hosts 15 of Agrecovery’s 75 sites nationwide and
Paul is the fifth generation of this family-oriented business,
Whakatu is one of the busiest, fed by strong recycling activity
better known for its Yummy fruit brand. He says that looking
from growers across a range of produce sectors.
after the land long-term has always been a central factor in their decision making.
Farmlands also represents rural retailers and distributors on the Agrecovery Foundation, the industry-good organisation that
“For our customers, environmental issues are important but for us they are even more significant. For obvious reasons, we’re
governs Agrecovery. Recycle today!
pretty passionate about the intergenerational nature of the Triple rinse your empty containers and deliver them to your local
business and its future sustainability.”
Agrecovery collection site or event. For large users on-property Paul believes that taking individual responsibility is a key part of environmental decisions and Agrecovery enables growers collectively to make a difference.
60
collections can be arranged (300+ containers). A recycling receipt is issued for each visit, plus reports of recycling activity can be downloaded from the Agrecovery website. Containers
“Not everyone has high volumes to recycle, but either way it’s
from more than 60 participating brands are free to recycle – visit
the best and easiest solution for empty containers.”
www.agrecovery.co.nz for a list of brands, sites and events.
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