Key Takeaways:
- Meteor Systems partners with Hort Americas to distribute HDPE floating rafts in North America.
- HDPE rafts are a sustainable alternative to traditional EPS, offering higher yields and better insulation properties.
- The collaboration aims to educate the market on advanced water cultivation techniques.
- HDPE rafts provide a more profitable and environmentally friendly solution.
- Meteor Systems continues to innovate in water culture systems with new advanced techniques.
Exploring the Advantages of Meteor Systems’ HDPE Floating Rafts
Meteor Systems, a leader in greenhouse solutions, has partnered with Hort Americas to supply the North American market with HDPE floating rafts. This collaboration marks a significant step towards a waste-free future for the greenhouse industry. It aims to introduce these innovative rafts to North America and educate growers about the latest water cultivation techniques.
Benefits of HDPE Floating Rafts
Bas Dirven, inventor and head of the water culture growing department at Meteor Systems, emphasized the benefits of this partnership, stating, “Our goals align well with those of Hort Americas to improve the sustainability and efficiency of horticultural practices. Compared to traditional EPS, HDPE rafts allow for higher yields per square meter with less water and energy due to their shape. HDPE rafts have better insulation properties, cleaning capability for fewer chances of yield loss, and last significantly longer. Being fully automated, they are an ideal product for modern, smart agricultural environments.”
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) rafts offer several advantages over traditional Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) rafts. These benefits include:
- Higher yields per square meter
- Reduced water and energy usage
- Improved insulation properties
- Enhanced cleaning capabilities
- Longer lifespan
Hort Americas’ Commitment to Sustainability
Co-founder and General Manager of Hort Americas, Chris Higgins added, “Our goal remains to offer sustainable products, and we believe that these rafts for water cultivation are currently the best option. Offering HDPE rafts aligns with our aim of providing more environmentally friendly solutions to the market and being a more profitable long-term investment than EPS rafts.”
Hort Americas’ focus on sustainability aligns perfectly with its introduction of HDPE rafts. These rafts are more environmentally friendly and provide a more cost-effective solution for growers, supporting higher yields and reducing the risk of yield loss and environmental impact.
Advancing Water Culture Techniques
This partnership enables North American growers to transition to a more sustainable and cost-effective solution. The introduction of HDPE floating rafts is part of a broader effort by Meteor Systems to innovate in water culture systems. Their latest roll container system combines deep-water culture (DWC), Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), and ebb and flow systems, providing plants with direct access to oxygen and nutrients for faster and healthier growth. This system also maximizes space in controlled environments, improving efficiency and turnover without the issue of root extrudates.
Meteor Systems continues to focus on developing advanced water culture techniques that enhance plant growth and sustainability. By collaborating with Hort Americas, they aim to bring these innovations to a wider audience, promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly horticultural practices.
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