Innovative solutions often start in one niche and then spread across industries. Naconet™ began as an idea to solve a problem in turfgrass production, but it quickly became apparent that this compostable netting could transform multiple sectors seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic mesh. Today, a single netting technology – Naconet™ – is poised to make a difference in everything from agriculture to infrastructure. The common thread in all these uses is the desire to get rid of persistent plastic waste without losing the benefits of netting. In this article, we explore how Naconet’s versatile design and uncompromising performance enable a wide range of applications worldwide, from sod farms in Europe to construction sites in North America, all while delivering a more sustainable solution.

Turfgrass & Sod: Double Harvests, Zero Cleanup

In the turfgrass industry, netting plays a critical role in reinforcing sod during growth, harvest, transportation, and installation. Traditional plastic netting provides valuable strength and handling benefits, but its durability means it can persist in the soil long after its functional purpose has been served.

 Naconet™ offers a game-changing alternative. Developed using advanced biopolymer technology, it delivers the reinforcement performance growers expect while offering a certified industrial compostable alternative to conventional plastic netting. During production, harvest, transport, and installation, it provides the support and durability needed to maintain sod integrity and handling performance.

Unlike conventional plastic netting, Naconet™ was designed with a different long-term outcome in mind. While industrial compostability is verified under controlled composting conditions, degradation in soil environments occurs more gradually and is influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture, microbial activity, and local environmental conditions. While degradation rates will vary, Naconet™ is engineered to break down over time rather than persist indefinitely like conventional plastic netting, helping eliminate persistent microplastics associated with traditional sod reinforcement products.

For turf producers, landscapers, and end users, Naconet™ provides an opportunity to maintain the productivity benefits of reinforced sod while aligning with evolving sustainability goals and reducing concerns about long-term plastic persistence.

Erosion Control & Land Restoration: Stability with No Strings
(or Mesh) Attached

Erosion control blankets and sediment stabilization products are critical for infrastructure and land restoration projects, from highway embankments and utility corridors to land reclamation and reforestation sites. These products have traditionally relied on polypropylene and other synthetic netting materials to reinforce mulch, stabilize soil, and support vegetation establishment.

As sustainability expectations evolve, project owners, specifiers, and contractors are increasingly evaluating alternatives to conventional plastic netting. This is where Naconet™ offers a compelling new option.

In erosion control applications, Naconet™ functions much like a traditional open-weave mesh, helping hold mulch, seed, and soil in place during the critical period of vegetation establishment. It is engineered to withstand the environmental conditions necessary for effective erosion control performance while providing the strength and durability required for demanding applications.

Made from advanced biopolymer technology, Naconet™ is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to meet ASTM D6400 requirements for industrial compostability. This certification provides independent verification of compostability performance, compost quality, ecotoxicity, and regulated metal content under industrial composting conditions.

Like all compostable materials, performance and degradation behavior depend on the environment in which the product is used. While industrial composting provides the verified end-of-life pathway, degradation in outdoor environments is influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture, microbial activity, and local conditions. Naconet™ is engineered to break down over time rather than persist indefinitely like conventional synthetic netting, helping eliminate persistent microplastics associated with traditional erosion control products.

For project owners and environmental professionals seeking to balance performance, durability, and sustainability objectives, Naconet™ provides a practical alternative that aligns erosion control performance with evolving expectations around long-term plastic persistence.

Agriculture & Farming: Wrap and Crop Nets that Disappear

Modern agriculture uses netting in a variety of ways, from protecting orchards and vineyards to supporting crop production, baling operations, and agricultural packaging. While these products provide clear operational benefits, they can also contribute to the growing challenge of managing plastic materials at end-of-life. Farmers and growers are increasingly seeking alternatives that maintain performance while supporting sustainability goals.

Naconet™ offers that alternative. Developed using advanced biopolymer technology, it can be used across a wide range of agricultural applications, including crop protection netting, vineyard applications, bale wrap, silage netting, nursery products, and specialty agricultural containment solutions. It delivers the strength, durability, and handling characteristics users expect while offering a certified industrial compostable alternative to conventional plastic netting.

Like all Naconet™ applications, performance comes first. Whether protecting crops, supporting agricultural products during transport and storage, or providing containment in demanding environments, the material is engineered to provide reliable reinforcement and containment performance throughout its functional life.

Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to meet ASTM D6400 requirements for industrial compostability, Naconet™ provides a verified compostable end-of-life pathway under industrial composting conditions. In outdoor environments, degradation occurs more gradually and is influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture, microbial activity, and local conditions. While degradation rates will vary, Naconet™ is engineered to break down over time rather than persist indefinitely like conventional plastic netting, helping eliminate persistent microplastics associated with traditional agricultural netting products.

For growers, producers, and agricultural suppliers, Naconet™ offers an opportunity to maintain the benefits of agricultural netting while supporting evolving sustainability objectives and reducing concerns around long-term plastic persistence.

Packaging & Consumer Goods: Plastic-Free Netting That Performs

Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see netting around bags of oranges, onions, avocados, shellfish, and countless other products. These nets are lightweight, durable, and effective, but they can present challenges at end-of-life because they are often difficult to recycle and frequently become separated from other packaging materials. As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, retailers, brands, and packaging suppliers are increasingly exploring alternatives to conventional plastic netting.

Naconet™ provides an answer. Developed using advanced biopolymer technology, it delivers the functional performance packaging applications require, including strength, flexibility, visibility, and breathability, while offering a certified industrial compostable alternative to conventional plastic netting.

For produce and food packaging applications, Naconet™ helps maintain product protection and airflow throughout transportation, storage, and retail display. At the same time, it supports packaging systems that incorporate certified compostable materials and can help organizations advance sustainability objectives without compromising performance.

Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to meet ASTM D6400 requirements for industrial compostability, Naconet™ provides independent third-party verification of compostability performance. During certification testing, the material was evaluated for disintegration, compostability performance, compost quality, ecotoxicity, and regulated metal content.

For brands and packaging suppliers, Naconet™ offers an opportunity to align packaging performance with sustainability objectives while helping eliminate persistent microplastics associated with conventional plastic netting. The result is a packaging solution that delivers the functionality consumers and retailers expect while supporting the transition toward more sustainable packaging systems.

Green Infrastructure & Beyond: Innovating for Urban Sustainability

Beyond turf, agriculture, erosion control, and packaging, Naconet™ is finding applications across a growing range of green infrastructure projects. One example is green roofing, where netting helps stabilize growing media, vegetation mats, and other system components during installation and plant establishment. Developed using advanced biopolymer technology, Naconet™ provides the strength and handling characteristics required for these demanding applications while offering a certified industrial compostable alternative to conventional plastic netting.

Interest in compostable netting technologies also continues to expand into emerging areas such as aquaculture and marine applications, where organizations are seeking alternatives to conventional plastic materials. While current efforts remain focused on land-based uses, Naconet™ demonstrates how a single innovation can support a wide range of industries while helping balance performance and sustainability objectives.

Naconet™ demonstrates how a single netting technology can support diverse industry needs, from turfgrass and erosion control to agriculture, packaging, green infrastructure, and beyond. By combining the performance customers expect from conventional plastic netting with certified industrial compostability, Naconet™ helps organizations pursue sustainability goals without compromising functionality.

One netting technology. Many applications. One shared commitment to performance and sustainability.

If you found these applications inspiring for your business, there’s likely a place for Naconet™ in your operations. To discover how Naconet™ fits into your specific industry, visit our Naconet™ applications overview or contact our team.