Tackling greenhouse gas emissions – an urgent issue of our time
Tackling greenhouse gas emissions – an urgent issue of our time December 2014 began with world leaders and environmental experts from over 190 countries gathering in Lima, Peru, deliberating on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby addressing one of the most urgent needs of our time, climate change. A landmark event, the 20th session of the […]
Will you be switching off your lights?
Will you be switching off your lights? Join CoirGreen® and millions around the world this Saturday, 28th March, as we turn off our lights from 2030 – 2130 to mark Earth Hour 2015. Earth Hour sweeps across 24 time zones and six continents. Organised by WWF, Earth Hour, brings together millions every year, in a symbolic lights out display […]
Poor quality soil can lead to harmful impact: Stop erosion now
“I kiss the soil as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother” – Pope John Paul II Soil erosion is known as the wearing away of topsoil, leading to poor quality soil that is less conducive for plant and vegetation growth. In our series of blog […]
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: 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 natural latex. This product has been introduced as part […]
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 […]