Agricultural Materials

Functional Materials Agriculture, industry and construction / Environmentally friendly products

Agricultural Materials

We are developing environmentally friendly agricultural materials that are in demand in the field of agriculture.

We are implementing initiatives to reduce plastic consumption in agriculture, including the development of paper products which are equivalent to films in terms of their functions and also biodegradable non-woven fabric products.

Agricultural Materials

OJI Sustainable Mulching Sheet, an agricultural paper mulching sheet

This is a paper mulching sheet for agricultural use that is made mainly from cellulose.

Because this material⁠ is biodegradable, it is designed to be plowed under the soil after the harvest. This eliminates the difficulty of removing it and the cost of disposing of it as industrial waste.
Further, OJI Sustainable Mulching Sheet also demonstrates its superior functionality as crops grow. Because it is more capable of curbing the increase in the soil temperature than conventional polyethylene mulching sheets, it effectively reduces root rot caused by heat. This makes the sheet particularly appropriate for crops grown in the summer.

OJI Sustainable Mulching Sheet, an agricultural paper mulching sheet

NURE-SENKA

NURE-SENKA is pulp non-woven fabric that is made from waste and helps reduce food loss.

Preserving the freshness of foods during transportation is an important task for maintaining their quality and reducing cost, among other purposes.
NURE-SENKA is a sheet made mainly from wood pulp blended with calcined scallop shell powder, an antibacterial agent. The soft sheet absorbs excess water to prevent the development of bacteria and mold, thus supporting preservation of freshness during transportation.
This sheet is used widely for grape tomatoes, asparagus and other foods. We developed this product in consideration of sustainability, focusing on scallop shells that are disposed of.

NURE-SENKA