Recycled By-Products
Grade-A-Compost
Carolina Recycled Ag Materials (CRAM)
Carolina Recycled Ag Materials operates a 12,800 square-foot compost facility in Nashville, North Carolina, adjacent to Universal Leaf North America’s (ULNA) tobacco processing factory. CRAM composts previously unused tobacco by-products, following strict temperature requirements to ensure high-quality compost.
Our Grade-A compost has higher nutrient levels, especially potassium, compared to other composts and can be used for various agricultural and landscaping applications, including row crops, turf, and highway beautification. The initiative reduces landfill waste and provides an environmentally friendly alternative to commercial fertilizers, benefiting both the community and environment.
Binder & Filler
HTL-DHT
HTL-DHT in the Netherlands recycles unmarketable tobacco by-products and specializes in producing cigarette filler and cigar products, like fillers, binders, and wrappers. The company has been an expert in naturally reconstituted tobacco since the 1950s, with a focus on quality control and unparalleled market knowledge.
Modern production methods and a deep understanding of how to manipulate the factors most critical to tobacco product manufacturers – color, strength, fragrance, moisture, and, most importantly, taste – gives HTL-DHT superior product adaptability. HTL-DHT can quickly rework its products to fit new ideas, changing customer requirements, and industry trends.
Traceability With Mobileaf ™
Real-Time Data Tracking
MobiLeaf™ tracks cultivation and harvesting data on the farm in real-time, including plot sizes, soil analyses, plant spacing, irrigation, and crop yields. This ensures accurate and up-to-date information throughout the crop’s life cycle.
Compliance Monitoring
MobiLeaf™ also tracks compliance with Agricultural Labor Practices (ALP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), anti-corruption laws, and local regulations. This helps ensure that all farming activities meet legal and industry standards.
On-Site Data Collection
By enabling data collection directly on-site, MobiLeaf™ increases accuracy and eliminates the need for re-recording data, making the process more efficient and reliable.