Applications for a More Sustainable Future
BAOM is developing nature-based biofilms as alternatives to conventional plastics across agriculture, urban greening, protected cultivation, and land restoration. Explore the application areas where our materials could help reduce persistent plastic waste and support healthier soil and ecosystems.
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Discover how BAOM is exploring nature-based biofilms as alternatives to conventional plastics across agriculture, urban greening, protected cultivation, and land restoration.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity, and improving ecosystems while producing food. BAOM is exploring biofilm alternatives to conventional agricultural plastics used for ground cover, weed barriers, seedling bags, seed sheeting, and infused agricultural films.
Potential applications
- Ground cover and weed barriers
- Seedling and sapling planter bags
- Seed sheeting
- Infused agricultural films
Urban Farming
Urban farming brings food production into cities through community gardens, rooftops, and other growing spaces. BAOM's biofilm concepts could support planting and cultivation while contributing to more local food systems and reducing reliance on long-distance food transport.
Potential applications
- Planter and grow bags
- Ground cover and weed barriers
- Seed sheeting
- Infused agricultural films
City Greening
City greening integrates vegetation into urban environments to support biodiversity, improve public spaces, and address environmental pressures. BAOM identifies potential applications for biofilms in weed barriers, root-ball wrapping, and erosion-control materials used around urban trees, parks, green corridors, and other green spaces.
Potential applications
- Weed barriers
- Root-ball wrapping
- Erosion-control materials
- Urban planting and green spaces
Protected Cultivation
Protected cultivation uses controlled or modified environments, including greenhouses, polyhouses, and high tunnels, to support crop production. BAOM's application concepts include alternatives to plastic materials used in planting, transplanting, crop support, and soil protection.
Potential applications
- Mulch sheets and nursery bags
- Root-wrapping films and grafting tape
- Crop-support clips, ties, and netting
- Tray liners and erosion-control materials
Mining Rehabilitation and Land Restoration
Restoring mined and degraded land requires approaches that protect soil and support vegetation recovery. BAOM identifies potential uses for biofilms in biodegradable ground covers and erosion-control applications that could support rehabilitation for agriculture, forestry, or green spaces.
Potential applications
- Ground covers for degraded land
- Weed barriers
- Erosion-control materials
- Plant establishment during restoration
ONE MATERIAL APPROACH, MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS
Rethinking the Role of Agricultural Plastics
Conventional plastics are widely used to protect crops, support planting, and manage soil. BAOM is exploring biofilm alternatives designed around these same practical needs, with the goal of reducing persistent plastic waste and supporting more regenerative systems.
Our approach connects material innovation with the environments in which these materials may be used, from urban growing spaces to agricultural land and restoration sites.
Exploring an Application for Your Work?
Whether you work in agriculture, urban greening, protected cultivation, or land restoration, connect with BAOM to discuss potential applications, research, and partnership opportunities.