In addition to tray and purse made from paper and composition board , other packaging solutions made from alternative , resource - saving materials are also speedily realize in importance . At expoSE 2023 , for example , the bionomic , nature - based cellulose nets from NaturNetz GmbH were reward with the Innovation Award . " We are delighted that our loyalty has been recognize . Not only do we proffer machine - compatible solution , but we also make it possible to purchase the required materials directly from the producer , which is particularly appreciated by customer , " says Dietmar Baumeister , who is at the helm of the unseasoned company together with Sylvia Segeler .
NaturNetz GmbH was officially founded in February 2023 . " The movement continues to move away from plastic , especially for yield and vegetables . With our existing company , Erich Baumeister GmbH , we have been extend sustainable bundling processes based on innate yarn for many years . However , we realise that it would be unmanageable to gather the increase requirement for sustainable promotional material solution with bundles alone . This give raise to the idea of include net promotion in our portfolio , " explained Segeler during a discussion at the expoSE patronage bonny in Karlsruhe .
atomic number 27 - operations and swap fair datesVarious machine plan and yarn were examine based on this introductory idea . Segeler : " We initially wanted to habituate jute , but that did n’t work for a number of reasons . We then see around for other material and came across Lyocell fibers from Lenzing AG . The advantage of these cellulose fibers is that they are made from beech wood , which is why they are 100 percent compostable and therefore biodegradable within twelve weeks . "
Mesh cover for nuts . Because they are compostable , there is no need to give for disposal . The nets are develop in Germany and , therefore , have light delivery time , according to the manufacturer .
The exploitation of sustainable meshing packaging is only just begin , emphasize the squad at NaturNetz GmbH. " We require to raise and better together with our customers and are open to any applications and inquiries . " So far , the solution is chiefly used in the packaging of Christmas trees . The companionship could already attract customers for the answer throughout the DACH region . " Soon , we will also be attending the agrarian just Sival in France , as this marketplace provide interesting possibility regarding the legislation around yield and vegetable packaging . We are also exhibiting at IPM in Essen because we see interesting app potential for etymon ball in ornamental plant . " In the field of fruits and vegetables , packaging in the range of 1 to 2.5 kg , such as for apples and potatoes , is in particular well - received . " However , we can also supply pocket-size packages weighing 250 - 500 g for nuts or garlic . "
Use in the established sectorIt is still a niche market , confirms Segeler . Despite the sharp rise in costs , many constituent and Demeter farm are still willing to invest in sustainable promotion . " The conventional sector also has to adapt , if only for image reasonableness . Of course , the growing in this section is not fall out so quickly , as the margin have to be recalculated accordingly . However , I am confident that this topic will also gain a foothold in the conventional sector as plastic is increasingly being dispensed with . It will certainly not be possible to use net packaging everywhere . We have now developed a net blanket for the classic nuts , such as stone fruit and gentle yield , but also soup vegetables , which has also been very well received , " concludes the management .
Sylvia Segeler and Dietmar Baumeister acquire the coveted Innovation Award at expoSE in Karlsruhe . The troupe ’s innovative cellulose nets can theoretically be provide in any desired coloration .
Visit the two companies , Erich Baumeister GmbH and NaturNetz GmbH , at the IPM in Essen : Stand 3A73
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For more data : Sylvia SegelerNaturNetz GmbHZum Hagenbach 948366 , LaerTel . : +49 ( 0)2554 9150 50[email protected]www.naturnetz.bio
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