The Complete Guide to Coir Erosion Control Solutions: Netting, Blankets, Logs & Pallets for Sustainable Land Restoration
Soil erosion is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s infrastructure and environmental restoration projects. From road embankments and railway corridors to riverbanks and wetlands, the movement of soil can threaten ecosystems, damage infrastructure and significantly increase long-term maintenance costs. As the demand for sustainable construction continues to grow, engineers and environmental professionals are increasingly […]
Using Coir Geotextiles for soil erosion control
One of the most effective and yet natural soil erosion prevention techniques is the use of Coir Geotextiles fabrics ( Woven Geotextiles). Used extensively to prevent environmental degradation Geotextiles have no synthetic material but is instead made out of an organic fiber, coir, which is extracted from the husk of a coconut. It is strong, durable, water […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]