Defensive packaging: 23,491 tons have already been removed from fields

The Field System Clean, reverse logistics of empty containers of agrochemicals, removed from the Brazilian fields 23,491 tons of material in Brazil in the first half of 2017. The number represents an increase of 1.5% in total intended as compared to the same period last year and keeps the system in world leadership, with 94% of primary plastic containers forwarded to the correct destination. The States of Mato Grosso, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul represent the greatest percentage withdrawn – 24.2% respectively, 12.6% and 10.8%. The regions with the highest percentage of growth were North (6.4%) and the Midwest (3%). Correct disposal of packaging the system exceeded the mark of 430,000 tons designed properly from the beginning of operations, in 2002. The success of the program shows that the system is ready to meet the demands of brazilian agriculture. "The program remains as a world reference and is particularly highlighted this year, when record grain harvest provides IBGE, with over 30% growth in relation to 2016. With the integration of agricultural productive chain (farmers, manufacturers and distribution channels, with support from the Government), we are ready to follow the needs of the industry, "says João Cesar m. Rando, ceo of inpEV.