RKW is a co-founder of the recovery system for crop plastics “Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland” (ERDE).
The initiative helps farmers and contractors collect used agricultural films that are recycled for production of new plastics.
Along with three other film manufacturers, RKW has launched this German collection and recycling system under the umbrella of the association IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen and in cooperation with waste disposal specialist RIGK.
The member companies additionally fund the initiative, which offers collection services for used silage films and silo bags, among others.
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A new video from ERDE Recycling aims to show how simple and efficient the system is.
Contractors and farmers can hand in their used films at one of the 322 collection points in Germany, where the films are then pressed into bales and processed into resources for new plastic products, such as re-granulate.
RKW believes not only the environment but also film users benefit from the initiative as they receive a bonus for returning the used films, which can be redeemed at the next purchase.
