Unipak has launched a breakthrough sustainable net wrap that may solve problems with agricultural plastic waste and provide decent savings for the end-user.
Unipak managing director Anton Reynolds said the company was committed to reducing plastic waste.
So much so that it has developed the world’s first environmentally-responsible net wrap, Eco-Net Bale Net.
Made from 100 per cent recycled HDPE resins, the bale net is specially-designed for use with round silage bales.
Unipak, which is an Australian-owned company specialising in the crop packaging sector, prides itself on understanding Australia’s unique regional conditions.
Mr Reynolds said this knowledge had enabled the company to create agricultural products Australian farmers could always trust.
He said the company understood the valuable role plastic played in its sector while still recognising the importance of driving practical solutions to environmental responsibility.
“The application of single-use plastics in farming is extensive,” Mr Reynolds said. “It is used to wrap silage, cover crops, bale fodder and, so on.
“Unipak is highly conscious of the fact that tonnes of plastic go into regional Australia each year by way of these crop packaging materials.
“However, now more than ever, Australian farmers are looking to work cleaner, where possible, in favour of environmentally-friendly alternatives.
“Given how these specialist PE materials are required to behave, it’s been difficult to develop a recycled product to fit the criteria.
“As a result, it has required virgin polymer materials to manufacture those products up until now.”
All product standards are guaranteed with Econet – length, high tensile strength – and they are suitable for all round balers.
In addition, the entire packaging of Eco-Net – the material itself and the core – is made from recycled materials.
Coming in generous 4000-metre lengths and available in 1.23m and 1.3m widths, Unipak anticipates strong support for its product this season, especially with the price of silage film being driven so high over the past two years.
The price point of this product offers a generous saving to its trade partners
“Every little thing adds up,” Mr Reynolds said.
“Contractors and farmers are feeling the pinch more than ever, especially after the past two years of price hikes, so we’re happy that this product brings a financial savings benefit as well.”
The commercialised bale net proves that recycling is possible with a bit of effort and good social conscience at Unipak.
“Unipak is committed to the environment and listening to customer demand,” Mr Reynolds said.
“We are continually asked about how to reduce plastic usage or recycling and the effect plastic can have on regional areas so we see this as a real win for our sector as a whole.
“It’s a triple win. A win for the environment, a win for our industry, and a win for our distributors and trade partners Australia-wide.”
The company also supplies a big range of silage wrap products, from high-performance European seven-layer films to some cost-effective films for those wanting to cover a bit of grass.
It also has an extensive range of net wrap products – from high kilogram-force products to lighter duty, long-length rolls.
They also supply silage pit covers, an advanced range of premium HD twines and standard big and small square twines.
Eco-Net and its partner products are available now Australia-wide.
For more information, purchase or distribution enquiries, please go to unipak.com.au or call (08) 8162 3800.
