D'Addario WoodWinds D'Addario Reeds for Alto Saxophone, USDA Organic Certified, SELECT JAZZ UNFIL...

D'Addario WoodWinds D'Addario Reeds for Alto Saxophone, USDA Organic Certified, SELECT JAZZ UNFILED ORRS03ASX2S [Hardness: 2S], 3-Pack [Authentic Japanese Product]

[The Industry’s Only USDA-Certified Organic Reeds] D’Addario reeds are manufactured without the use of any chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers. In our ongoing pursuit of consistent quality and improved playability for musicians, we have created reeds that show respect not only for all players but also for the global environment. 100% organically grown. The cane itself is used as fertilizer, and thanks to an innovative hot-water fumigation process, absolutely no chemicals are used at any stage of production. From the farm to processing, the product meets and is certified to USDA Organic standards. Additionally, by adopting new paper reed holders, we reduce plastic waste by 70,000 pounds (approximately 32 metric tons) annually. [What is USDA Organic Certification?] USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)-certified organic canes are grown and processed in accordance with U.S. federal government guidelines regarding soil quality, pest and weed control methods, and the use of fertilizers and other materials. They are cultivated using natural materials whenever possible and employing physical, mechanical, and biological farming methods. Certification is granted only if it can be proven that the cane was grown in soil free of prohibited substances for the three years prior to harvest. Hardness: 2S / Pack of 3 Due to design changes by the manufacturer, the appearance, color, and specifications may change without prior notice. This product is distributed by an authorized distributor in Japan (parallel imports are not eligible for the distributor’s warranty).

“It is the only USDA certified organic lead in the industry.” D'Addario's Reed does not use any chemicals, pesticides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers in the manufacturing process. This is the birth of a lead that further pursues quality stability and playability improvements, and respects the global environment just like all players. By 2025, all cane reeds manufactured by D'Addario will be 100% USDA organic certified. “New Industry Standards” A New Normal. A New Natural. · 100% organic cultivation. Using the cane itself as fertilizer, and due to an innovative hot water fumigation process, D'Addario's lead uses no chemicals at all stages of production. From farm to processing, D'addario's lead is certified to meet USDA organic certification standards. USDA-certified organic lead uses a new paper lead holder to reduce plastic waste by 70,000 pounds (approximately 32 tons) each year. The cane we use is 100% particular about varieties with French roots, and the cane from Argentina also starts with French rhizomes. Organic reserves and select jazz leads are just the first steps in organic products. By 2025, all lead products made from all-cane are expected to be certified organic. D'Addario uses a sophisticated and unique blanking process to create products that aim for products that are always in the best condition as soon as each lead comes out of the box. [What is USDA organic certification?] USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic cane is cultivated and processed in accordance with US federal government guidelines regarding soil quality, pest and weed control methods, and the use of fertilizers, etc. Producers follow these guidelines, use naturally derived materials whenever possible, and cultivate using physical and mechanical biologically-based farming methods. Canes certified USDA organic will not be certified unless it is proven that they grew in soil that did not use prohibited substances for 3 years before harvest. Immediately after acquiring Rico in 2004, D'Addario introduced organic farming methods, but it is necessary to go through a process that takes years to receive USDA organic certification. ■Manufacturer Q&A [What's the difference between organic certified leads?] A. Certified organic cane is manufactured from cane cultivated and processed using organic farming methods specified by the USDA. The D'Addario leads you receive are natural leads without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. [Why are only the Reseve series and Select Jazz series certified organic?] A. Now that the cane cultivated on Daddario's farm has received USDA organic certification, we plan to gradually change the package to a package that shows this certification. In addition to changes in packaging, the plan is to move from plastic lead holders that have been used until now to paper lead holders, and the amount of plastic contained in the package will also be dramatically reduced. All packaging and lead holder changes require a certain amount of time and close attention, but we plan to gradually transfer leads made from all canes to new packaging and paper lead holders over the next few years. [Are the leads of the same quality as the previous ones, and can I play as soon as I open the box?] A. There is no change in the quality of Daddario's leads. We've actually been growing and manufacturing organic cane for years. [Why change from plastic lead holders to paper lead holders?] A. At Daddario, we also believe in reducing our impact on the environment and setting industry-leading standards for sustainability. I think this is also important for instrument players. Among the many comments we receive from our customers, there are also voices wishing to move away from plastic lead sleeves. [What is the protective performance of paper lead holders?] A. Paper lead holders have been the industry standard for decades. It's important that the leads reach the customer in perfect condition. To that end, we believe it is important for paper lead holders to be placed in recyclable wrapping paper and that the lead is reliably protected from rapid changes in humidity and environmental conditions during transportation or storage on the shelves of musical instrument stores around the world. [Can I store the lead after use in a paper lead holder?] A. To prevent warping, we do not recommend storing used leads in plastic or paper lead holders. We recommend using Daddario lead cases or lead guards for storage. This item is an agent product in Japan. Please note that you cannot receive an agency guarantee for parallel imports.