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03/12/2025

Big news for rural recycling!
The Government has officially approved a new nationwide recycling scheme that brings Agrecovery and Plasback together into one simple, free and accessible programme for farmers and growers across New Zealand.

For more than 20 years, both organisations have worked hard to build awareness and improve on-farm recycling. Now, this new regulated scheme takes rural recycling to the next level — ensuring all producers play their part in managing plastic waste responsibly.

Read more here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/farm-plastics-recycling-scheme-gets-green-light

As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme covering agrichemicals and farm plastics, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says.

27/11/2025

Recycling baling twine correctly is absolutely imperative. Now that the baling season is kicking off it's the perfect time to be cleaning up those twines from the fodder you've used through the winter.
Check out why PP twine needs to remain in its own recycling scheme.

Polypropylene (PP) twine – also known as baling twine – plays an essential role on farms across New Zealand, keeping hay and silage bales secure through the season. But when it comes time to dispose of used twine, how it’s recycled matters just as much as ensuring it gets recycled at all. PP...

16/10/2025

This post highlights the importance of responsible plastic management. We frequently discuss product stewardship and proper plastic disposal, including contamination reduction. A fence post was inadvertently (we assume it wasn't deliberate)included in today's baling and entered the baler. While mistakes can occur, this incident is particularly concerning. We urge your assistance in supporting New Zealand farming in minimizing plastic contamination and ensuring contractor safety when handling plastic waste.

13/05/2025

Looking for a durable, low-maintenance alternative to plywood? Plasback Tuffboard is built to handle the harshest conditions. 💪
Whether you're lining sheds, stables, or utes, Tuffboard won't rot, warp or splinter like traditional ply – and it's made right here in New Zealand from 100% recycled plastic. ♻️

Tough on performance. Easy on the planet. Now 15% off until 30 June.

08/04/2025

Got a bin but need to top up on liners? Jump onto our website and secure a roll of 15 liners at $115 off! April only, discount applied automatically at the cart.

06/04/2025

Unfortunately, RNZ has made an error in their calculations. The fee is determined by $462 per tonne of new bale wrap. Based on 40 rolls per tonne, the fee is approximately $11-55 per roll. If a roll can wrap 22 bales, the additional cost per bale is 52 cents.

A levy would contribute to the recycling of baleage and silage covers.

03/04/2025

Recycling can be a dirty and difficult business with contamination being a real issue but we have recently seen a new level of carelessness from the farming community.
A live shotgun cartridge was in a Plasback Bag delivered to our Christchurch site, fortunately we found it before anything serious occurred. We Bale the plastic which gets dropped into a large shredder prior to recycling and there's every chance this would detonate.

01/04/2025

Its back!!!! Our Bin and Liner promotion from 2024 is back and available now on our website! Jump on and purchase a bin and all the liners you need at the best prices of the year!

Discount auto applies at the cart so 2 clicks and you're out the door.

27/03/2025

Final days at South Island Agricultural Field Days and your last chance to grab a Bin and Liner or a roll of liners ready for the recycling season to kick off.

26/03/2025

Final days for you to head on over to our website and organise some tiles to upgrade that pathway. Our tiles have been used extensively in gardens, stables, horse washes, manufacturing plants and walkways. Use code TUFFMARCH at checkout.

Built to last AND closing the loop for our recycled plastic.