Preventing Soil Erosion – Protecting Humanity
When discussing environmental concerns, soil erosion is not the first issue that comes into mind. The world’s media focuses on fossil fuel problems, climate change, biodiversity and forest fires, while soil depletion is less spectacular and is seldom mentioned. However, societies in the past have even collapsed or disappeared as a result of soil erosion. For centuries […]
Coir – The Ideal Growing Medium for Strawberries
In June 2015, newspapers around Britain were buzzing about an offer from Marks and Spencer which sought to revolutionize gardening and retail shopping. For the first time in history, UK shoppers were given the opportunity to pick their strawberries from the store itself. These strawberries, which are grown in baskets and under LED lights, added a new dimension to […]
Coir Pots (coco pots): Why move from Plastic Pots?
Coir Pots (coco pots): Why move from Plastic Pots? Coir Pots: Why move from Plastic Pots? CoirGreen® Coir Pots or also known as coco pots are a natural, biodegradable alternative for plastic pots. Why are they deemed to be a biodegradable alternative? Well, they are made out of natural coconut fibres which are held together using […]
As the 21st session of the Conference of Parties
As the 21st session of the Conference of Parties The 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) ended on a positive note as the participating member states agreed on a new climate change agreement. The main goal of the Paris conference was to achieve a […]
Erosion control products: cost effective alternatives for revegetation
Erosion is any horticulturist’s worst nightmare. From the process of replanting and restoration, to the loss of the most fertile soil, i.e. the topsoil, erosion can have damaging effects on any cultivation. Although erosion is mainly associated with water erosion, wind erosion and tillage are another two forms of erosion. So what are the signs […]
On #HumanRightsDay, stand up for the right to a clean and healthy environment
In marking World Human Rights Day this year, which falls on 10th December, the United Nations is calling on everyone to stand up for someone else’s rights. Such a call is indeed apt. Worldover, devastating conflicts are forcing people to leave their homes, denying many of their basic human rights, while issues such as violence […]
Secret Santa with a twist!
We’ve had a great 2016 at CoirGreen, and we’re wrapping up the year by playing Secret Santa with a twist! In our last blog post, we spoke about why it is important to speak up for a safe and healthy environment. As environmental issues continue to come to the forefront of global discussions, we are often reminded of the need […]
What does 2017 hold for our environment?
What does 2017 hold for our environment? The dawn of a New Year always brings with it new promises. Yet, what does 2017 hold for our environment? How would climate change impact agriculture and farming, water management, and food consumption? What are the key trends and issues that will dominate global discussions? We’ve pulled together […]
Coir geotextiles stabilised slope monitoring
Coir Products are a natural and biodegradable solution that are extensively employed to combat a variety of environmental challenges. Coir geo-textiles offer a number of benefits over synthetic geo-textiles. In addition to being 100% bio-degradable and environmentally friendly, they: Adding organic material to soil Promotes vegetative growth Tough, durable, versatile and resilient High tear-strength resistance […]
World Population Day
Climate change is seriously threatening not just humans but also the existence of every species, the earth’s biodiversity and well-being. Climate change is the result of many activities and practices but most of them has one common factor involved, which is exponential growth of population. Population growth In 2018, the world population stands at 7.6 billion. […]