Being a friend
to the environment is becoming an ever increasing priority and responsibility
among everyone today. Companies especially are taking on the environmentally
friendly persona so that the challenges and demands of our rapidly changing
world are met. Companies such as CoirGreen(TM), manufactures and
supplies products that are considered 100% organic for Erosion, Horticulture
and Agriculture industries. CoirGreen(TM) develops a wide range of
natural products that are to the highest industrial standards. Its
biodegradable and environmentally sustainable products are made out of an
important commercial product obtained from the husk of the coconut, Coir Fiber.
With a
reputation for being a far more superior natural ingredient than any other,
Coir Fiber is a useful commercial product among professionals in various
industries. Widely known for its ability to reduce soil erosion and assist the
horticulture and agriculture sectors due to its hard structural fibers. Coir
can be found between the husk and the outer shell of a coconut. When immature
they are pale but subsequently it becomes harder and yellow as a layer of
lining begins to form on their walls. There are two varieties of coir; Brown
coir is harvested from fully ripened coconuts that contain more lignin and less
cellulose. This makes the coir stronger but less flexible. While the white coir
fibers are harvested from the coconuts before they are ripe. These fibers are
much smoother and finer but are also weaker.
Nurseries,
Greenhouses, Farms and even households are seen using Coir products as a
growing medium. It increases the capacity to hold water which remains available
at low tensions and it maintains air porosity even after saturated with pore
space allowing the water to drain easily. For horticultural purposes CoirGreen(TM)
produces Coco Peat, Growbags and Husk Chips where it can be added into potting
mixtures adding value to the soil. With this, the growth of finer roots within
a short period of time can be seen in the plants. Coir disks on the other hand
are used for natural weed control and used mainly in large scale nurseries and
green houses. Grow Bags and Coir Pots is specifically used for growing vegetable
and flower plants and can be used even in your own home.
CoirGreen(TM)
also manufactures products for erosion control. Erosion is inevitable in our
environment. Usually occurring because of wind, water or ice; by down slope
creep of soil and other materials under the force of gravity or by animals and
humans. 40% of the world’s agricultural land is degraded. Fertile soil is lost
in large amounts due to drought, deforestation and climate change. According to
studies increased rainfall amounts and intensities will lead to higher rates of
erosion. Generally, soil erosion is being controlled with a physical barrier
such as vegetation or rock to prevent water or wind creating a soil loss.
However now you can use CoirGreen’s products designed and manufactured
specifically for the purpose of soil erosion. Erosion Control Blankets (coconut
blankets), GeoTextiles (Coir netting), Coirlogs (waterlogs/Biologs), Coir Pallets(coir pillows) and Jute products are all produced by CoirGreen to help prevent
the erosion of soil. Erosion Control Blankets which are made out of coir are
known to have a high performance as it does not rot, needs no chemical
treatment and is hard and strong which provides adequate strength to prevent
slope from erosion, provides landslide stabilisation and river bank protection.
It can be easily transported and expected to become part of the soils structure
as it’s steadily set in place. Ideal for landscaping, vegetation control and
sediment control. Coir logs or also known as Biologs or Waterlogs are a
cylinder round shaped netting packed with coir fiber (also come in square shape
logs). It is used mainly for stream bank stabilization, shoreline protection,
wetland mitigation, channel edge liner, wild life habitats and landscaping.
This too is easy to install, allows for deep rooting of plants while providing
nutrients and can be customised to your specific requirements. Another
cost-effective method is the use of Coir Pallet or Coir Pillows especially for
establishing marginal vegetation around lakes edges and watercourse banks. The
high lining in the product is able to tolerate high energy of water flows and
has a long degradation period of 3-5 years.
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