The next chapter of sustainability
Introducing closed-loop recycling
In an Australian first, drumMUSTER, in collaboration with Pact Group, is now recycling used chemical drums into new ones. Pact has started manufacturing plastic agricultural chemical drums with up to 30% recycled material derived from used containers collected through drumMUSTER, creating a circular solution for millions of plastic agricultural chemical containers. This innovative approach not only reduces waste but also conserves resources by creating a sustainable cycle of use and reuse.
Recycling agricultural chemical containers requires specialised facilities and stringent cleaning and processing standards to ensure safe and effective recycling. This initiative supports the Australian Government’s policy to transition toward a circular economy, ahead of any regulatory requirement.
Pact aims to collect, recycle and remake nearly a million plastic agricultural chemical drums each year using material derived from drumMUSTER, creating a circular solution for plastic agricultural chemical containers.
Watch the video
See how Pact Group, in partnership with drumMUSTER, is transforming used chemical drums into new ones. This video features insights from key leaders who brought this initiative to life, highlighting the advanced recycling process and its significant impact on sustainability in the agricultural industry.
Watch now to see how we are making a positive difference in agricultural waste management.
What this means for the agricultural industry
Each year, drumMUSTER diverts around two million drums from landfill, recycling them into wheelie bins, irrigation pipes, bollards, and other industrial products. The evolution of drumMUSTER into a closed-loop recycling program, where used chemical drums are recycled into new ones, offers two key benefits for the agricultural industry.
Enhanced sustainability
By reusing materials, the demand for virgin resources is reduced, lowering the environmental footprint of chemical containers. This closed-loop system ensures that the plastic from old drums is continuously repurposed, creating a sustainable cycle of use and reuse.
Strengthened product stewardship
This initiative reinforces the agricultural sector's commitment to sustainable practices, promoting a positive image of the industry to the wider community. By participating in closed-loop recycling, the industry showcases its dedication to responsible resource management and environmental conservation.
Chemical drums made from recycled materials can be returned through the drumMUSTER program to be recycled again.
Photo gallery from launch event
Alicia Garden, General Manager of Agsafe as MC
Senator Raff Ciccone presenting at the launch event
VIPs watching the introductory 'Evolution of drumMUSTER, Drums-to-Drums' video
Ben Andrews (Pact Group), Sanjay Dayal (Pact), Senator Raff Ciccone, Matthew Cossey (CropLife Australia), Ruffy Geminder (Pact), and Alicia Garden (Agsafe)
New recycled chemical drums at PACT Group facility
Inside the manufactured recycled drums
To learn more about Pact Group, please click here.