Reid Stockfeeds partners with Big Bag Recovery for a cleaner Future
Reid Stockfeeds is proud to announce our partnership with Big Bag Recovery (BBR), an Australian Government Accredited product stewardship scheme for plastic bags with over 15kg/l of contents. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable agriculture and responsible packaging management.
The Reid family roots are in farming, our purpose is providing a sustainable protein source through feeding downgraded cereal grains that outside livestock production have little commercial value. As a family business built on agriculture and livestock production, we believe in ensuring that Reid’s waste product has appropriate avenues for minimal environmental impact. Our partnership with Big Bag Recovery for our Stockfeed retail bags (20kg and 800kg bulka bags) and supply-chain bags, addresses our concern over waste packaging, ensuring a responsible cycle from paddock to your hands—and back to a productive purpose.
Nick Reid, CEO.
What is Big Bag Recovery?
Founded in 2015, Big Bag Recovery has grown from a small Queensland operation to a nationally recognised program. Big Bag Recovery collects and recycles large plastic bags from various industries, transforming potential waste into valuable resources.
Why This Matters to You
As a valued customer, you play a crucial role in this initiative. By participating, you’re not only contributing to a cleaner environment but also supporting the circular economy and creating jobs in regional communities.
The Impact of Your Participation
When all Reid Stockfeeds bags are returned for processing:
- 49,905 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions will be reduced (equivalent to taking 10,800 cars off the road for a year)
- $85,000 in landfill costs will be saved annually
- One circular economy job will be created every three years
How to Participate: Easy Steps for Sustainability
- Collect: Gather your used Reid Stockfeeds 20kg BOPP and 800kg bulka bags.
- Store: Keep bags undercover, raised off the ground. Roll and tie them or lay flat with weights to prevent pest access.
- Separate: Sort bags by logo. Avoid storing bags inside each other.
- Locate: Contact Big Bag Recovery at info@bigbagrecovery.com.au or 1800 958 333 to find your nearest return location. Distribution depots are currently expanding, approved locations below.
- Return: Once you’ve accumulated enough bags, deliver them to the designated return point.
Big Bag Recovery Return Locations
Victoria
South Australia
New return locations soon to be online:
- Mathoura Transfer Station
- Barham Transfer Station
- Leeton Transfer Station
- Howlong Transfer Station
- Mullawa Transfer Station
- Corowa Transfer Station
- Hamilton Transfer Station
- Lions Club of Dimboola
The Journey of Your Bags
After collection, your bags embark on a transformative journey:
- Transported to specialised facilities
- Cleaned and shredded into small flakes
- Melted and extruded into resin pellets
- Manufactured into new products such as:
- Evaporation and odour suppression floating covers
- School OR community chairs
- Freeway sound barriers
These products can be repurposed up to 8 times, exemplifying the circular economy in action.
Expanding the Impact: Other Branded Bags
If you have bags from other brands, Big Bag Recovery wants to hear from you. They’re eager to expand their program and work with more brands. Contact them directly at info@bigbagrecovery.com.au, 1800 958 333 or visit their website at www.bigbagrecovery.com.au.
Join Us in Making a Difference
This partnership is part of a broader collaborative effort involving corporations, governments, and NGOs to promote sustainability in the agricultural sector. By joining Big Bag Recovery, Reid Stockfeeds is taking a proactive step towards reducing our environmental footprint.
We understand you may have questions or concerns about participating in this program. Rest assured, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We believe that together, we can create a significant positive impact on our environment and communities.
For more information about our sustainability efforts or this partnership, please contact our customer service team at enquiries@reidstockfeeds.com.au or visit our sustainability page for broader context.
We are excited to turn our waste into resources and build a cleaner, greener future for Australian farming. Every bag returned is a step towards a more sustainable agriculture industry.
