Tama Assist Why Eco-Friendly Netwrap is the Future of Crop Baling
Farming has always been about more than crops or livestock. Rather, it is about improving the land to ensure a legacy for future generations. However, concerns about pollution and sustainability are changing how farmers operate, especially in terms of plastic waste. Traditional bale netting wrap has long been trusted for protecting bales but creates plastic waste destined for landfills. Even worse, some new products such as Net Replacement Film (NRF) create significantly more plastic waste than ever before!
Agricultural plastic requires correct management which makes recyclable bale netwrap a smart alternative. Tama’s use of recyclable materials, innovative manufacturing techniques (producing lighter, stronger products) and reducing plastic waste provide practical products to solve this agricultural environmental challenge.
Let’s explore how it works and why it matters.
Every year, millions of bales are wrapped on UK farms. The plastic from traditional netwraps often ends up as waste contributing to plastic pollution and higher disposal costs as landfill taxes increase. But, bale producers now have a solution.
Recyclable bale netwrap is transforming plastic use in farming. These wraps are made with recycled materials and designed to be recycled after use, reducing waste and creating a circular system. Here are two great examples:
- TamaCycle Netwrap: This bale netwrap is made with recycled plastics, including post-consumer and post-industrial materials. The reduced use of new plastic lowers the environmental impact of baling. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, containing 40% recycled materials.
Best of all, TamaCycle is fully recyclable, providing an easy way to reduce plastic discarded to landfills. - Tama EZ Web®: This innovative bale wrap uses 2–3 times less plastic per bale than traditional solutions such as Net Replacement Film (NRF). Designed to be recyclable, it can be processed alongside stretchfilm from silage bales; no more need to separate the two plastics. The reclaimed EZ Web material is reused to make new EZ Web, closing the ‘plastic loop’ and supporting a circular economy.
Recyclable netwrap is about more than just reducing plastic waste, it’s about changing how farming operations manage plastic waste. Instead of discarding plastic, plastic is reused and kept on the farm working as the highly effective tool it was designed to be.
With products like TamaCycle and EZ Web, used bale netwraps are recycled and converted into new crop baling materials. This reduces the demand for virgin plastic and resources while lowering the overall environmental impact of farming. It’s a win-win for farmers and the planet.
Tama’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop at its products. Our manufacturing processes also reduce waste and rely on renewable energy such as solar power. By focusing on greener production methods, Tama is leading the way in steering crop baling agriculture towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Even though by using sustainable crop baling products you are future proofing your business against the cost of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), switching to recyclable bale netting wrap isn’t just about meeting regulations. It’s about doing what’s right for the land. By adopting eco-friendly solutions farmers and contractors protect the environment while keeping farming productive and efficient.
Ready to make the switch? The Tama Assist Team is here to help. Contact them today to learn how recyclable bale netwrap can reduce waste, optimise baling, and support a greener future for your farm.