ARaymond Agriculture is tackling virgin plastics by developing biodegradable solutions and prime quality recycled plastics for farmers and growers worldwide, including biodegradable fastening solutions.
In order to meet the growing demand from clients for efficient and recyclable products, the company says, this range of biodegradable fastening solutions meets the same high standards of quality and efficiency as other products in its plastic range.
Since their introduction in the 1950’s, the use of plastic products within the agricultural sector has become increasingly widespread. Used to improve efficiency and decrease labour times, plastic products such as fasteners play a vital role during all stages of crop production. But with a growing awareness of the need to reduce plastic pollution within the industry, finding sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions is becoming more and more important.
Awarded using internationally recognised standards, the NF EN 14995 label guarantees biodegradability in industrial composting conditions. This label has been awarded to ARaymond’s entire range of biodegradable greenhouse clips and supports. Adaptable and sustainable, the ARaymond biodegradable solutions include easy and classic greenhouse clips for tomato, cucumber and pepper crops, Flextruss and twinhook supports for plant protection and 100% compostable biodegradable twine.
Additionally, the ARaymond biodegradable range enables producers and growers to streamline the composting process whilst benefitting from tax incentives. The biodegradable products can be safely recycled with greenhouse waste meaning there is no need to sort the clips and fasteners separately. This ensures that no harmful chemicals are released into the soil or water source during the waste treatment phase.
ARaymond’s environmental commitment strategy has also seen its in-house agriculture team focus on developing new ways to produce plastic fastening solutions. ARaymond’s entire line of greenhouse clips and supports is now made from recycled plastics thereby helping to reduce the carbon footprint of its customers. Reusing plastic products to produce new fastening solutions preserves resources and energy whilst substantially reducing the amount of plastic.
As a long-term supporter of international initiatives such as Tree-Nation and The United Nations Global Compact, ARaymond describes its line of recycled and biodegradable fastening solutions as the next step in strengthening its on-going commitment to sustainable development and the environment.
