Firm signs deal for silage sheeting
A contract between Irish Farm Films Producers Group Ltd, the operators of the collection scheme, and Cynar was signed at the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin.
IFFPG chairman Michael Slattery said it has vigorously examined all options to ensure the continued cost effective operation of the scheme for the benefit of farms and protection of the environment.
Cynar will use technical innovation to convert waste farm plastics to a usable liquid fuel suitable for use in a range of applications, including motor vehicles.
Mr Slattery said the securing of an additional safe and sustainable outlet for the waste material collected from farms will help underpin the continued economic viability of the scheme.
Last year the scheme collected 11,000 tonnes from farms, recycled 9,000 tonnes and surpassed its Government target by 1,000 tonnes.
Mr Slattery said 55,000 farmers used the service in 2004 to have their waste silage sheeting and wrap collected. “It continues to be the most successful waste farm plastics recycling scheme in Europe,” he said.
Mr Slattery said IFFPG has announced a feasibility study and pilot scheme into the collection of other waste materials on farms.
“We are examining how to extend the collection service to other waste streams on farms. This is important to support farmers in meeting higher environmental demands,” he said.
