12. March 2024
While agricultural businesses are currently gearing up for the upcoming harvest and preparing their fields, the RIGK take-back systems have already swung into action to collect used agricultural plastics in 2024. The initiative ERDE kicked off the collection of used crop plastics at the end of February, while the VerenA take-back system for agricultural Big Bags used for non-hazardous substances has also been active. Although the peak collection period for these two systems begins in May, the PAMIRA®-SYSTEM chas already commenced the collection of plant protection products and liquid fertilizer packaging as early as mid-March, as well as completing the special collection week for used pheromone dispensers. However, the peak season also begins at the end of May. While agricultural businesses could already drop off of empty seed treatment packaging safely and sustainably through the PAMIRA® SEED TREATMENT-SYSTEM at the beginning of March, preparations are in full swing for the PRE-SYSTEM which will commence its collection in November for the safe return and removal of chemicals from agriculture.
RIGK welcomes these developments as evidence of the growing demand for sustainable return and recycling of packaging and plastics in the agricultural sector. The company thanks all participants for their contribution and support of the systems and hopes for continued dedicated participation during the current collection period to collectively take another significant step towards a sustainable circular economy.
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Further information:
Mirco Gattinger
Marketing & Social Media Manager
+49 611 308600-39
gattinger(at)rigk.de