Today’s Solutions: June 15, 2026

A start-up in New Zealand has developed a way to turn domestic and commercial plastic waste into fence posts. The posts, which are made from 100 percent recycled material, have an impressive life expectancy of 50 years. With more and more farmers trying to improve their on-farm sustainability, this new form of sustainable fencing could become a very popular option.

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