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Partnerships, approvals, awards and grower results from around the world — proof that less plastic and better performance can go together.

Solar Shrink field, aerial
PartnershipEMEA

Armando Alvarez Group brings Solar Shrink to Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Spain's Armando Alvarez Group — a global agricultural-plastics leader present in 100+ countries — now produces and exclusively distributes Solar Shrink across EMEA, describing it as a recyclable film up to 50% lighter and several times stronger than conventional mulch.

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Webinar2024

Webinar: “Solar Shrink — a new generation of mulch film”

Armando Alvarez Group hosted an industry webinar introducing Solar Shrink's sun-activated technology and its sustainability case to European growers and distributors.

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AwardFrance

Recognised at SIVAL Innovation

Solar Shrink featured in the SIVAL Innovation programme in Angers, France — one of Europe's leading showcases for new agricultural products and technologies.

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FeatureAgriplastics Community

“Best Mulch”: the AAG & Solar Shrink alliance

Industry publication Agriplastics Community profiled the alliance between Armando Alvarez Group and Solar Shrink and what it means for sustainable mulching in Europe.

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Solar Shrink TIF barrier film
RegulatorySep 2023

Solar Shrink TIF barrier film approved for use in California by the EPA

Charter Next Generation's Solar Shrink Totally Impermeable Film (TIF) gained EPA approval for use in California — a significant step for fumigation barrier performance in a key US market.

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Technology Vision 2030 Conference
EventSep 2023

Solar Shrink unveiled at the Technology Vision 2030 Conference, India

Solar Shrink was presented to the protected-cultivation sector at India's Technology Vision 2030 Conference, highlighting its potential for plastic reduction in a fast-growing market.

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The Produce News coverage
Press2023

“Next-gen” mulch film — The Produce News

The Produce News covered Solar Shrink as a next-generation mulch film, spotlighting its strength, reduced plastic use and clean end-of-season retrieval.

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Acres TV Ag on Wheels
VideoApr 2023

Solar Shrink featured on Acres TV's “Ag on Wheels”

Solar Shrink was profiled on Acres TV's “Ag on Wheels”, bringing the technology to a broad North American grower audience.

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Arizona grower field
TrialArizona

Large Arizona grower sees major plastic savings

A large-scale Arizona grower who switched to Solar Shrink reported dramatic reductions in plastic usage alongside strong agronomic performance.

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Brazil melon field lifting
TrialBrazil

Brazilian fields lifted cleanly after a melon crop

Growers in Brazil were impressed by how easily Solar Shrink pulled from the field after a full season of melon production — clean retrieval in action.

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California trial field
TrialCalifornia

Successful California lifting trials

After a full season growing pumpkins, Solar Shrink trial fields in California were lifted easily and cleanly — demonstrating retained end-of-season strength.

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Texas grower field
TrialTexas

Texas growers impressed by Solar Shrink performance

A Texas grower switched his entire mulch-film supply to Solar Shrink across a full season — and was impressed with the results.

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