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Agricultural Plastics in the Circular Economy
29.07.2026
Modern agriculture can barely function without plastic films. Films keep silage fresh, warm the soil, suppress weeds, and protect asparagus and strawberries. German farms use around 83,000 tonnes of such agricultural plastics every year – films, nets, twines and fleeces.
Biodegradable Mulching Films for Sustainable Agriculture
05.05.2025
Sirmax introduces biodegradable BioComp® mulching films for agriculture. A study by the University of Turin confirms the films’ effectiveness in controlling weeds without leaving microplastics in the soil, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional solutions.
ERDE Recycling: recovery and recycling systems for agricultural plastics
18.03.2022
ERDE is a recovery and recycling system focused on the return of silage sheets and covers and agricultural stretch films in Europe. The company has big goals, such as a recycling rate of 65 percent in 2022, but also faces challenges, such as the cross-border transport of agricultural plastics.