3.5.1.2
Recycling and Resource Recovery
Purpose: Recycling and resource recovery initiatives focus on reusing materials and minimizing waste by repurposing farm by-products. These strategies improve sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and lower operational costs.
Poor Outcome:
There is no recycling or resource recovery program, leading to high levels of waste and increased disposal costs. Valuable resources are lost, and the farm’s environmental footprint is larger than necessary.
Expected Outcome:
The farm implements basic recycling and resource recovery practices, reducing waste and improving sustainability. This helps lower disposal costs and enhances the farm’s environmental performance.
Excellent Outcome:
The farm adopts an advanced recycling and resource recovery program that maximizes the repurposing of materials and by-products. The farm generates minimal waste, significantly lowers disposal costs, and becomes a leader in sustainable agriculture.