Dept. Of Agriculture Accepting Applications For Agricultural Plastics Recycling And Research Into Alternatives To Plastics Grants

The Department of Agriculture published notices in the September 12 PA Bulletin inviting applications for two grant programs related to agricultural plastics-- recycling grants and grants to support research into alternatives to agricultural plastics.

Both are accepting applications from September 14 to October 18.

Recycling Grants

The grants are designed to assist in developing sustainable recycling programs for used agricultural plastic which includes, but is not limited to, silage bags, bunker silo covers, bale wraps and twines, hoop house covers, planting trays and containers, row covers and mulch films.

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Plastics Alternatives Research

The grants are intended to support the development of a sustainable means for farmers to produce or store agricultural commodities without using conventional plastic materials, such as, but is not limited to, silage bags, bunker silo covers, bale wraps and twines, hoop house covers, planting trays and containers, row covers and mulch films. 

Alternatives to conventional agricultural plastics would include, but not be limited to, biodegradable materials that are safe for the environment, effective for the intended purpose and require little to no collection or disposal.

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[Posted: September 11, 2026]  PA Environment Digest