100% Compostable and Biodegradable Agricultural Mulch Films

Biodegradable mulch film is made from natural materials , so it is also compostable , and can be broken down more quickly under suitable conditions, such as suitable temperature, humidity, concentration of microorganisms, and so on. It is a excellent eco-friendly choice for creating sustainable modern Agriculture. Now that the biodegradable mulch films can offer so many benefits, then what conditions they should use ?

In some areas where there are high requirements for environment protection. In some areas where require ecological agriculture, the biodegradable mulch films will be more suitable, there are two main reasons
1. They offer the similar advantages as the trational plastic mulches offer, such as conserve water and soil moisture, keep warm, weed control, and so on .
2. It doesn’t need to remove them after use , since they can be decomposed in the soil naturally without any toxic residues.

In addition, the biodegradable mulches are one of the best eco-friendly protection solution for many outdoor landscaping projects.

• Biodegradable mulch film can be used in various situations, but it is most commonly used to cover crops and fields. The mulch acts as a protective barrier against weeds, pests, and moisture loss.
• The most popular crops for biodegradable mulch film are potatoes, carrots, corn, tomatoes and squash.
• Biodegradable mulch film can also be used around flower beds, vegetable gardens, and other landscaping projects.

• To use biodegradable mulch films, you need to know which plastics can’t be used in your garden. The good news is that there are not many. There are only a few types of plastic that can’t be used as biodegradable mulch film, and they include:
• Biodegradable Mulch Film Types That Can’t Be Used
• Polyethylene (PE) – This is one of the most common types of plastic, and it does not break down easily in the environment. It takes hundreds of years for PE to break down completely. Therefore, this type of plastic should not be used as a biodegradable mulch film because it will not break down over time as other plastics do.
• Polypropylene (PP) – Like PE, PP is another type of plastic that is not good for use as a biodegradable mulch film because it does not break down easily in the environment and takes hundreds of years before it decomposes completely.
• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) – This type of plastic also breaks down very slowly in the environment and, therefore, should not be used for making biodegradable mulch film either because it will not decompose quickly.

• Biodegradable mulch films are commonly used to protect landscape plants from weeds and erosion. The mulch film is made of a biodegradable material, such as jute or plastic. This can be beneficial because the material will degrade over time, and the plant roots will be able to grow through it. However, many people object to using these mulch films for several reasons.
• The main reason that people don’t like biodegradable mulch films is that they tend to be more expensive than traditional plastic mulch. The cost may vary depending on where you’re buying the material and how much you need, but it’s typically around two times more expensive than regular plastic sheeting.
• Another objection is that although the material does break down over time, it doesn’t decompose into the soil as other materials do. Instead, it becomes brittle and breaks apart into small pieces that will eventually become part of your lawn or garden bed soil when you dig up your plants for transplanting or planting new ones.
• Some people don’t like these mulches because they think they’re unsightly or ugly compared to traditional plastic sheeting, which looks clear and clean-cut when applied correctly.