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February 2016 Ag Plastic Update: RAM and Partners presented on Agricultural Plastics Recycling topic at the Minnesota Milk Dairy workshops

May 9, 2017 by Brita Sailer

In recognition of the fact that these plastic materials can create some challenges for farmers and solid waste/recycling facilities alike, RAM and several of its key partners gave panel presentations around the state at the annual Dairy Management Workshops Hosted by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association. Panel presentations covered recycling, disposal and management of waste agricultural film plastics including bale wrap, bunker covers, silage bags. This comprehensive session focused on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ag Plastic

Agricultural Plastic: Initial Steps and Involvement

May 9, 2017 by Brita Sailer

Recycling Agricultural Plastics and Boat Wrap Throughout Minnesota in fields and at farm-sites, it is now commonplace to see agricultural feed stocks such as hay and silage, stored in long, undulating rows of white plastic or in bunkers covered in white plastic, often held in place by tires. Marinas and other locations around the state, feature storage lots filled with boats covered in bright blue or white plastic shrink film covers. Round or square bales of hay are wrapped in a plastic netting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ag Plastic

SPACC’s Event Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources was a Success!

April 14, 2017 by Brita Sailer

On Wednesday, April 12th 2017, RAM's Executive Director, Brita Sailer, had the pleasure of Moderating the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce's Public Affairs Series Event titled Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources: The Business Of Recycling. The sold out event provided unique perspectives and insights from innovative women in the recycling industry. Pictures from the event can be found by clicking here. … [Read more...]

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RAM’s Executive Director will be Moderating Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s Next Public Affairs Event April 12

April 3, 2017 by Brita Sailer

Brita Sailer, RAM's Executive Director, will be moderating the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce next Public Affairs Series Event titled Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources: The Business Of Recycling, taking place on April 12, 2017 Hear from a panel of women in the recycling industry on their business models (how do they make money by recycling?) and the importance of sustainability. Jennifer Cavalier, Day Training and Habilitation Work & Recycling Manager for ProAct, Amanda … [Read more...]

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Agricultural Plastic Recycling Begins in Minnesota

January 3, 2017 by Brita Sailer

Our Executive Director, Brita Sailer, met with Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Dunbar to discuss the new agricultural plastic recycling program that was recently launched in Minnesota. Click here for the full story! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ag Plastic

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