About Svepretur

Svepretur is a non-profit trade association that brings together manufacturers, importers and retailers of silage film, plastic bags and cultivation foil. Through shared responsibility, the organization works for an environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling solution for farmers, growers and horse owners across the country.

Activity

and purpose

Svepretur’s operational activities are managed by Svensk Ensilageplast Retur AB, a materials company similar to those for glass and newspapers. The company is run entirely on a non-profit basis and is competition-neutral. The fees charged correspond to the actual costs, and when choosing a contractor, priority is given to economics and service level.

The results of the activities are reported to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and the follow-ups are published on Svepretur’s website. The entire recycling system is financed through a fee paid when purchasing the plastic products, which means that farmers and growers can then easily leave their plastic at the collection point at no extra cost.

For more

environmentally friendly agriculture

By sorting and recycling agricultural plastic, you contribute to more sustainable agriculture and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The collected plastic is seen as a resource – it is recycled in Småland and becomes new raw material for plastic products.

Behind the requirements for recycling are both environmental considerations and a long-term perspective on resource management. In 2025, Swedish farmers submitted approximately 26,000 tons of plastic to Svepretur for recycling.

By sorting correctly, you help keep recycling fees down and contribute to more efficient handling.

The industry association’s

members

Svepretur consists of a number of member companies within the agricultural and plastics industries.

AB Raniplast Oy, BPI Agri, DLA Agro, Lantmännen Lantbruk, LRF, Olssons Frö AB, Poly Produkter AB, Spannex AB, Svenska Foder AB, Svenskt Växtskydd, Tama Scandinavia AB, Trioplast AB och Yara AB.