OFA provided its support for the University of Guelph’s “study of plastic waste generation and conversion in Ontario: Environmental aspects” project. Plastic waste on farms is a concern for farmers and OFA members want solutions developed to address this concern. OFA believes that options for farmers to send agricultural plastic wastes for recycling are currently very limited. The cost of disposing of plastic bale wraps and other plastic products has increased, causing an additional burden to farmers. OFA recommends addressing the need to develop an inventory of farm plastic waste by region, which would help inform waste management policy. OFA would also be pleased to provide support and input into the development of an infographic and fact sheet and assist in developing and supporting a dissemination plan for the information to our membership.
Submissions & Correspondence
OFA letter of support for the plastic waste study proposed by the University of Guelph
Updated: February 11, 2021