In partnership with Washington State University and Montana State University 
Building and sharing information and best practices for biodegradable mulch

 

What does biodegradable mulch cost?
The purchase price of biodegradable plastic mulch varies, depending on factors such as the width and thickness of the mulch as well as the length of the roll. Thickness of products can range from 0.5 to 1 mil, with thinner products generally degrading faster than thicker products. The cost of biodegradable mulch products ranges between 37% and 165% more than conventional polyethylene plastic mulch. More information is available in this factsheet about the economics of using biodegradable plastic mulch. The factsheet addresses purchase cost, as well as end-of-season savings of labor and disposal costs. Prices of cellulose-based (paper) mulch also vary based on thickness and creping, and are similar to biodegradable plastic mulch prices.
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button3.png New Webinar!  Could biodegradable mulches be a new tool in your production toolbox?  Annette Wszelaki delivers this webinar hosted by American Vegetable Growers and the Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers.

 
New Videos! See the video resources page for more information and new resources developed by Chris Benedict.
  • Microbes and the degradation of biodegradable plastic mulches
  • Innovation in soil research. 
New Factsheet! See the resources page for more information.
  • Katherine Dentzman and Doug Hayes, The role of standards for use of biodegradable plastic mulches: Truths and myths.