Coir Pallets – An environmentally friendly product from an environmentally friendly company
It was the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in the USA. The storm had caused chaos to the environment and the ecology was disrupted. Lake George in the state of New York was hit hard. Its banks were destroyed and water was starting to creep out. However, a group of courageous young people got together and […]
The Environment is Our Lifeblood at CoirGreen
The Environment is Our Lifeblood at CoirGreen “When we heal the Earth, we heal ourselves”. These wise words were uttered by a distinguished professor of Environmental Studies in the United States, David. W. Orr. We live in a time when the insufferable arrogance of man has laid waste to the most beautiful planet in the solar […]
Eco-friendly and effective soil conservation products by CoirGreen
In line with its vision to be an ambassador for the environment, CoirGreen recently launched four upgraded environmentally friendly products that focus on soil conservation. The products are alternatives to hard revetments such as concrete and stone walls. Using soil conservation products made out of coir is very advantageous. Coir fibre comes from an entirely […]
Coir Logs – A proven way to prevent soil erosion
Coir Logs – A proven way to prevent soil erosion “Soil erosion is second only to population growth as the biggest environmental problem the world faces. Yet, the problem, which is growing ever more critical, is being ignored because who gets excited about dirt?” DavidPimental The importance of soil was emphasised by The great Indian […]
CG Coir pots – An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic pots
From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost. Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to become an essential item in the […]
CoirGreen® Geotextiles – An Effective Soil Erosion Prevention Method
“The different coir types and their characteristics have made coir the most versatile natural fiber to combat erosion and to restore waters and wetlands. Thus, coir seems to be the miracle fiber of this century to save the earth, its waters and wetlands” – Land andWater Magazine The use of natural fibers for erosion and sedimentation […]
CoirGreen® Growbags combine the benefits of coir and growbags
The global gardening culture is changing. In the days gone by, people had to till the soil, get dirty and possibly sweat after a gardening workout. However, now, gardening has become easier and we have a variety of tools that do the work for us. One such tool is the CoirGreen® Growbag, a 100% biodegradable product. […]
From the coconut tree to your garden: The coir manufacturing process
From the coconut tree to your garden: The coir manufacturing process Coir, extracted from the husk of the coconut, is the fibrous material found between the internal coconut shell and the outer layer. The extracting and processing of coir is performed in accordance with a series of activities, resulting in coir that is used for […]
CoirGreen joins millions across the world to mark Earth Day 2014
CoirGreen joins millions across the world to mark Earth Day 2014 On March 29 this year, CoirGreen® joined millions across the globe to mark EarthHour2014, encouraging our staff to turn off lights for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour invites individuals, communities […]
The Golden Fibre – CoirGreen® Jute Products
“Los diferentes tipos de fibra de coco y sus características la han convertido en la fibra natural más versátil para combatir la erosión y restaurar aguas y humedales. Por lo tanto, la fibra de coco parece ser la fibra milagrosa de este siglo para salvar la Tierra, sus aguas y humedales” – Revista Land and […]