Plastic use throughout farming is rife and many of our systems and methods now appear tied to plastic consumption. We all know it’s bad, but how can we practically transition to alternative materials? In this workshop we will work collaboratively to put forward a toolkit of what practical alternatives to plastic are working on our farms and in our distribution methods. These conversations will be underpinned by a presentation on scientific research into alternatives to plastic mulches and on farm trials by a grower; influenced by permaculture principles.