At Arborgreen, sustainability isn’t just a value—it’s at the core of everything we do. We’re proud to work alongside innovative partners like GO.FARM to achieve greener outcomes through smart, practical solutions.
One recent project saw us collaborating with GO.FARM to tackle an important challenge: what to do with AgGuards once they’ve completed their job in an establishing almond orchard.
AgGuards play a crucial role in early tree development—shielding trunks from harsh UV, herbicide drift, birds, and vermin. The dual-layer design is key: a white outer surface reflects summer heat, while the inner black layer blocks light to help prevent unwanted shoots and lateral roots (suckering).
For orchard growers, they’re an essential tool for healthy, low-maintenance tree establishment. But as GO.FARM experienced firsthand, removing thousands of used guards creates a significant waste management challenge.
“When we started removing tree guards from our first almond orchard, it became clear how big the job was…
We spoke to Arborgreen to see if there was a more responsible way to handle the redundant plastic.
They came back with a practical recycling solution that worked for our team and helped us avoid sending waste to landfill…
We focus on practical improvements and work with people who share our approach to Responsible Agriculture—partners like Arborgreen who help us turn challenges into better ways of working.”
— Derek Loy, Orchard Manager, GO.FARM
Together, we developed a dedicated end-of-life recycling program for AgGuards. By supporting used guard collection and transporting the materials to our facility for processing, we’ve helped keep significant plastic volumes out of landfill.
Each tailored recycling solution we implement contributes to the same goal—a greener, brighter future for Australia. If you’re looking to responsibly manage your used tree guards, our team is here to help.
