Agsafe’s Product Stewardship Week 2026
What is Product Stewardship Week?
Product Stewardship Week is a new, annual initiative led by Agsafe that celebrates the role of shared responsibility in managing agricultural products safely and sustainably. From chemical manufacturers to importers, ag retailers, farmers, and recyclers—we’re all part of the lifecycle of agricultural products.
This week brings visibility to the systems, partnerships, and programs that help us manage those products responsibly, reduce waste, and support a more sustainable future for Australian agriculture.
Why it matters
Agricultural product stewardship isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about protecting people, land, and water while building a more circular economy.
Agsafe’s stewardship programs support:
Environmental sustainability by reducing chemical and plastic waste
Workplace safety through certified training and handling practices
Regulatory compliance with state, national, and packaging obligations
Whole-of-supply-chain accountability, from manufacture to disposal
By taking action together, we’re creating a cleaner, safer future for Australian agriculture.
Watch our video
See how product stewardship is working across Australia—from packaging to paddock to recycling.
Hear from the industry that supports stewardship, safety, and environmental responsibility.
STEWARDSHIP
[styoo-uhd-shuhp] noun
Stewardship is an ethos that embodies the responsible planning and utilisation of resources. For the plant science industry, stewardship principles guide the responsible management of products and services using a whole-of-lifecycle approach.
Meet our programs
Our four national product stewardship programs play a vital role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices across the country
More than 47 million containers collected and recycled
Agsafe’s flagship stewardship program enables safe disposal of triple-rinsed chemical drums, recycling them into fence posts, irrigation pipes and new chemical drums to support a circular economy.
Australia’s first industry-led, not-for-profit recycling program
bagMUSTER offers a dedicated solution for single-use agricultural bags, with 100% of bags processed within Australia and backed by retailers, manufacturers, importers and farmers across the supply chain.
Over 1 million litres of AgVet chemicals safely disposed of
ChemClear helps remove unwanted AgVet chemicals from farms and sheds. All collected chemicals are treated using EPA-compliant incineration, ensuring safe and environmentally responsible disposal.
1,217 businesses supported through Agsafe training
Member Services provides training, assessments and compliance support to help AgVet chemical retailers and distributors understand their regulatory obligations —keeping staff, customers, and communities safe.
How to get involved
Everyone has a role to play. Here’s how you can contribute during Product Stewardship Week—and beyond.
Share on social media
Post about the week, your participation, or your partnership with one of Agsafe’s programs.
Use hashtags: #ProductStewardshipWeek #AgsafeAustralia #FarmResponsibly #CircularAg #SustainableAg
Download digital assets
Summary of the week
Ready to use content
Supporting graphics
Join a program
Whether you're a producer, retailer, manufacturer, or bag importer, there’s a way to participate:
Recycle eligible drums with drumMUSTER
Register chemicals with ChemClear
Recycle eligible bags with
bagMUSTER
Train your staff through Agsafe’s certified courses
Sign up as a participant to one of our programs
Contact us to get started!
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Have questions? Want to get involved?
Contact us at communications@agsafe.org.au or call 02 6206 6888.