Toro and Revolution's New Exclusive Drip Tape Recycling Service
May 29 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Now available for qualifying Toro drip tape
purchases
Toro is pleased to announce a new exclusive drip tape recycling
service in California. The on-farm pick-up service is now available
to all Toro growers with qualifying Toro drip tape purchases. The
service is a result of Toro’s ongoing commitment to help farmers
maximize production with efficient, sustainable drip irrigation
practices. The service is offered in partnership with the
Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s innovator award winner,
Revolution, a national leader in agricultural plastic recycling
with operations throughout the United States. Most recently, they
have acquired and expanded an ag plastics recycling facility in
Salinas, California, to better serve local growers.
“Recycling has become difficult for many growers because plastic
recyclers in Asia have effectively closed their doors to foreign
recycling,” says Ralf San Jose, director of marketing for Toro’s
agricultural business. “This created a recycling challenge in the
United States and other countries, making it nearly impossible for
many growers to recycle their drip irrigation plastic. Thanks to
Toro’s new and exclusive recycling service with Revolution, Toro
growers in California now have a reliable and sustainable outlet
for their used drip tape.”
Toro’s drip tape recycling service is a part of a completely
closed-loop production process. Rather than sending the plastic
waste to a landfill, Revolution picks up the used drip tape, cleans
it, and makes recycled polyethylene resin. Toro then uses this
recycled resin in other drip irrigation products, ensuring
sustainable and responsible environmental practices.
“Between global recycling changes and a market shift toward
single-use drip tape, Toro’s drip irrigation recycling service puts
Toro growers at a real advantage. And with Revolution’s service and
truck fleet, field prep is easy and pickup turnaround time is
fast,” says Sky Anderson, product manager for Toro.
This program extends a three-year recycling relationship between
Toro and Revolution. “Toro and Revolution are attempting something
that has never been accomplished with drip irrigation in the United
States,” says Louis Vasquez, vice president and general manager for
Revolution. “Creating a closed-loop system in which single-use drip
tape can be recycled and made into drip products again versus sent
to the landfills.”
About ToroWith roots dating back to 1914, Toro is a
leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor
environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow
management, rental and construction equipment, and irrigation
solutions. Through a strong network of distributors, dealers,
retailers and rental stores in more than 125 countries, Toro helps
customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green
spaces, commercial and residential properties, construction sites
and agricultural operations. More at: www.toro.com.
About RevolutionRevolution believes in better plastics
that help preserve the environment. Through its revolutionary
manufacturing, collection and recycling systems, Revolution
provides truly sustainable products to its customers in the
agricultural, consumer and industrial markets. Their brands include
Delta Plastics, Revolution Bag, Rodeo and Command. The focus in all
areas is to create a closed loop system and use as much
postconsumer resin as possible in all products manufactured. For
more information, visit www.revolutionplastics.com.
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Cortney KesselmanAg
Business619.596.2102cortney.kesselman@toro.com
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