Innovation is an important part of who we are at BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada. While that often looks like investing in research and development to bring new seed, crop protection and digital tools to the market, it also takes shape in the way our products are manufactured and packaged.

In 2026, BASF reached an industry-first milestone in crop protection as the first agricultural company to introduce recycled plastic packaging in our Liberty™ AMP herbicide, with new totes containing up to 30 per cent recycled plastic. The new totes began rolling off the line in our Regina facility in March 2026, ready to reach our customers and their fields for the 2026 season.

Liberty AMP is a new product: the first glufosinate ammonium innovation in 25 years. The new formulation is sought after by canola growers and is poised to become one of the most used crop protection products in Canada in the coming years. Launching the recycled packaging with this new product will also help us demonstrate it on a wider scale as the totes arrive on farms across Canada.

The journey to the first recycled package in Canadian agriculture was one of innovation, collaboration and a shared vision for a more sustainable future with our industry partners. With partners including BASF Plastic Additives, Cleanfarms, Snyder Industries and CWS, BASF developed a new recycling pathway that transforms end-of-life tote components into new production-ready materials.

Advancements such as IrgaStab^® for plastics from BASF Plastic Additives play a key role in this process, helping ensure that recycled materials meet the rigorous performance standards required for crop protection packaging. The result is a recycled base that delivers the same safety, quality and reliability that retailers and farmers expect from BASF products.

BASF estimates that the shift to recycled tote bases will help reduce millions of pounds of plastic from landfills annually. Beyond the immediate benefits, the project demonstrates that high-performance agricultural packaging can successfully incorporate post-consumer materials at scale.

This initiative is an important first step in building greater circularity within agriculture. It provides a proof point that recycled materials can meet industry demands while opening the door for further innovation in packaging design and material use. Our approach is focused on progress that is both achievable today and scalable for the future.

By bringing this solution to market, BASF is helping to set a new standard for agricultural packaging. This recycling initiative reflects a broader commitment by BASF to developing solutions that balance performance, sustainability and the evolving needs of Canadian agriculture.

Watch our video to learn more about this industry-first.