Fonterra has teamed up with Kiwi-owned start up, Future Post to turn milk containers and other soft plastics into fence posts (pictured at right) for Kiwi farms.
Fonterra Brands New Zealand's (FBNZ) sustainability and environment manager, Larisa Thathiah, said the posts were an innovative new way for farmers to improve their on-farm sustainability.
''This partnership provides farmers with an environmentally-friendly fencing option, made from the packaging of our farmers' milk, which is pretty special, she said.
''It's not enough to just recycle any more, it's about creating less waste full stop.'' That's why these fence posts are so exciting as they're made from 100% recycled material, and have a life expectancy of more than 50 years.''
The Future Post partnership is the latest waste reduction initiative from Fonterra. Last year, the co-op partnered with SkyCity to turn Anchor Light Proof milk containers into shampoo, conditioner and body lotion bottles for guests.
The fence posts will be available in selected Fonterra Farm Source stores across the North Island in the New Year, with plans to launch in South Island stores mid-2019.
