VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ – CTK Bio Canada today announced the launch of Earth Edition Home Compostable Paper Mulch Film, an innovative agricultural solution designed to provide growers with the performance benefits of traditional mulch film while reducing the challenges associated with plastic waste and post-harvest removal.
Constructed from paper laminated with CTK Bio’s Earth Edition home compostable technology, the mulch film helps suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and support healthier crop development throughout the growing season. At the end of its useful life, the material can be composted, helping growers reduce labor-intensive collection and disposal requirements commonly associated with conventional plastic mulch films.
Unlike traditional mulch films with fixed degradation characteristics, Earth Edition Paper Mulch Film can be customized to achieve different degradation timelines based on environmental conditions, growing regions, and crop requirements. This flexibility allows growers to select a solution that aligns with specific crop cycles and field conditions while maintaining performance throughout the required growing period.
Designed for Modern Agriculture
Earth Edition Home Compostable Paper Mulch Film has been developed to support agricultural operations seeking practical alternatives to conventional plastic mulch systems without sacrificing field performance.
Key benefits include:
- Effective weed suppression throughout the growing season
- Improved soil moisture retention
- Enhanced soil temperature regulation
- Reduced water consumption through moisture conservation
- Support for improved crop establishment and growth
- Reduced post-harvest collection and disposal requirements
- Customizable degradation profiles tailored to crop cycles and environmental conditions
- Compatible with a wide range of fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop applications
- Home compostable end-of-life solution
By combining agricultural performance with customizable degradation timelines, Earth Edition Paper Mulch Film provides growers with a practical solution that supports both productivity and sustainability objectives.
Reducing Agricultural Plastic Waste
Agricultural plastic waste continues to be a growing challenge for producers worldwide. Conventional mulch films often become contaminated with soil and organic matter during use, making recovery and recycling difficult while increasing disposal costs and labor requirements.
