Erosion control products made using coir as raw material
Erosion is a very common issue today with soil and rocks being worn off the surface of the earth. The process happens when natural elements like water, wind or ice, move rocks and soils/sediments from one location to another. In fact, erosion is a natural process that has been accelerated through harmful human activity, such […]
CoirGreen®; an ethical company
At a time of rapid expansion and growth globally, it is of critical importance that businesses set the precedent for the industrial world by being ethical in their practices. As we have grown in technology, we have impacted nature adversely, leading to global issues such as climate change. What is an ethical company? In a […]
CoirGreen® commits to more sustainable practices in 2019
From extreme weather conditions to worsening pollution, 2018 saw thousands of lives and livelihoods affected in the midst of serious environmental threats. In the US, the massive wildfires in California were among the deadliest the country had seen, while also leaving many families displaced. At the same time, the wildfires accelerated climate change, releasing tons […]
Coir products as a growing medium
If you want to grow without using soil, you now have the opportunity of using coir as a growing medium to do so. There are many soilless substrates that you can choose from and some of the more popular varieties are perlite, peat moss and clay pebbles. However, over the past few years coir has […]
Using coir geotextiles for erosion control
CoirGreen Erosion Control Products Coir is 100% biodegradable, organic and is made of fibre. The consistency of coir is coarse, strong and rigid by nature. The components that make up coir include cellulose and lignin for the most part. Coir fibre is resistant to natural elements as well as fungal and bacterial decomposition. This essentially means that the […]
Using coir growbags for growing vegetables
Using coir growbags for growing vegetables A growbag is generally made of pressed coir or peat. Sometimes, pressed coir husk chips or a mixture of peat and chips are used in the production of coir bags. You can find growbags that may contain 100% pressed coir or mixes of peat and husk chips that range […]
World wetlands day
World wetlands day The World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year around the world on the 02nd of February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, also known as the Ramsar Convention, which took place in Ramsar, Iran on the 02nd February 1971. The day was celebrated for the first time […]
Using coir pots for growing
Using coir pots for growing Coir pots are made out of the fibrous part that lies between the coconut and the husk. These pots are completely biodegradable, and are a brilliant medium for growing as plants can easily be transplanted into the pot. Coco -coir pots are exceptionally permeable to water, air, and the roots […]
Using coir logs
Using coir logs Coconut coir logs are biodegradable erosion control products that can be used on hills, banks, shores or on any other areas that are at risk of erosion. They are very easy to place and use, as well as install, and they create a natural control setting that can help establish growth, and therefore, […]
World peace and understanding day
CoirGreen Erosion Control Products The World Peace and Understanding Day falls on the 23rd of February, and in 2019, where both peace and understanding are two concepts that are often discussed and are considered highly important for humankind, this day could not have been more relevant. There are many ways to help build peace right from […]