Episode Synopsis "#3 Waste management practices in the banana industry with Paul Inderbitzin(10min)"

Paul Inderbitzin, a banana grower from far North Queensland, shares his experience from overseas with using plastic in banana growing. He explains why waste reduction in the banana industry is critical and shares his innovative method for recycling plastic into oil.This research was supported by the Hort Innovation Banana Fund through the project Banana industry support for Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship (BA11003).Please provide your feedback herehttps://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/research-reports-publications-fact-sheets-and-more/waste-management-practices-in-the-banana-industry-with-paul-inderbitzin/#FormFor the transcript please click hereFor more podcasts please click herehttps://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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