Based in the South of England, Nafici Environmental Research (NER) has developed ground-breaking patented technology that transforms agricultural residues, such as wheat straw, into EcoPulp.

EcoPulp is an excellent alternative to wood-based pulps used in the production of paper packaging materials.

Today, there is huge focus on reducing the world’s carbon footprint and the drain on natural resources such as water.  NER’s patented technology has a positive impact as:

1 Agricultural residues such as wheat straw can often be left to rot in the fields or burnt causing detrimental impact on soil and air quality. Repurposing the straw for EcoPulp ensures positive use of a valuable material.

2 Water usage can be up to 95% lower versus traditional pulping processes.

3 Energy usage is up to 50% lower versus traditional pulping processes.

EcoPulp can play a role in shaping the future of packaging as an alternative to plastic and wood.  EcoPulp is a food grade material so can be used for moulded products such as food trays.  Alternatively, it could be used for paper/board packaging such as corrugate cases and folding cartons.  Studies have found that including just 5-10% EcoPulp mixed with recycled materials sees as 20-33% increase in material strength.