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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">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 gained vast popularity over all the other options. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">Coconut coir is lightweight and is
made of fibres found between the shell and the outer surface of a ripe coconut.
The </span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">biggest advantage<span style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"> of
using coconut coir is that it is 100% natural, and therefore, renewable as well
as biodegradable. It is an </span>excellent choice<span style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">
for environmental sustainability. Coconut coir can be bought in brick or block
format that automatically expands when water is added. </span></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Horticultural
products from <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen™ </a></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coir fibre and the extracts of it
have high air porosity and water retention which makes it ideal for use in the
horticultural and agricultural industries. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition to this, natural coir
has the capability of maintaining excellent air porosity even when it is
saturated. It allows water to drain through it easily and prevents water
logging. However, it also retains 78% of water approximately, which is the
fundamental requirement for healthy plant growth. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen offers a </span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/horticultural-products/"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">range
of horticultural products</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"> that can help
you grow without negatively impacting your environment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ coco
peat </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">is<b> </b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">a natural and fully renewable product that is made out
of coconut husks. When you grow using coco peat, you will need to water your
plants less frequently which is ideal for tropical climates. Fine roots will
develop within a relatively short period of time and they will receive better
aeration that results in healthier vegetation. In addition, coco peat:</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is a practical
alternative to peat moss</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is a
multi-purpose growing medium </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Has high air
porosity </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Retains and
drains the right amount of water </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enhances the root
growth of plants </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is a product with
high longevity that allows for a lifespan of several years without
decomposition altering its consistency</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>coir disks </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">can be used in many large scale nurseries and greenhouses, and
allow for effective weed control. It is renewable and 100% biodegradable. Notably,
coir disks: </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Protect soil from
draining its natural fertility</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have no impact
upon the natural environmental cycle</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Retain the right
amount of water</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are easy to
maintain and use </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have good
aeration capacity</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ coir pots
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">are made of natural coco fibre and rubber,
and are ideal for use in horticultural farms, greenhouses, flower gardens and
nurseries. They are elegant and 100% biodegradable. When used for commercial
horticulture they will allow growers to plant the pots directly into the
ground, thereby surpassing the usual “transplant shock” phase that can become
problematic. It also allows for aerial root pruning which means that the roots
of the plants will penetrate the walls of the pots and come into contact with
air. At this stage the roots stop growing and give way to root buds that then
develop into secondary roots all throughout the pot. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Further, coir pots:</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add texture to
soil when they decompose</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are a great
source of carbon when added to a compost heap</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have better water
absorption capacity</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Help Increase
microbial activity</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moderate moisture</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are sustainable</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have high tensile
strength </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ growbags
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">also known as coco slabs, these are
available in various sizes and compositions based upon your requirement.
Growbags that come with coco peat and husk chips are 100% natural and does not
contain any substance that can negatively impact the environment. It is
non-toxic, easy to use, store and maintain. They come with high water retention
capacity and air porosity which enhances plant growth. They are ideal for
growing vegetables and ornamental plants. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ coco
chips/husk chips </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>are produced by cutting the husk around the
coconut and are used without separating them into fibre or peat. They offer
growers with a variety of benefits that include:</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Longevity with no
degradation (5+ years)</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clean, consistent
and zero wastage</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Excellent
drainage</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">High cation
exchange capacity</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reduced fertilizer
application by 30%</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">No stress on the
plant after repotting</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Neutral pH</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">CoirGreen™ nursery bags </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;">are made entirely of coco peat, which is a natural and
renewable product. The plants grown in these will require less frequent
watering due to the high-water retention capacity of the bags. Other benefits
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Easy handling and
planting</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Multi-purpose
growing media</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">High aeration or
air porosity </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Absorbs water in
the adequate amount only</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Providing a
perfect medium for a strong and robust root system</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cocopeat can be
treated </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">From extreme weather conditions to worsening pollution, 2018
saw thousands of lives and livelihoods affected in the midst of serious
environmental threats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">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, <a href="https://qz.com/1483729/california-fires-released-emissions-equal-to-a-year-of-power-use/"><span style="color: blue;">the
wildfires accelerated climate change</span></a>, releasing tons of carbon dioxide into
the air. In India, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/24/delhis-worst-air-pollution-this-year-raises-fear-of-public-health-crisis"><span style="color: blue;">Delhi
reported its worse levels of pollution</span></a>, prompting fears of a public health
crisis. Authorities have declared the condition as ‘severe to emergency’
pointing towards the urgency of the situation. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-deforestation/deforestation-in-brazils-cerrado-savanna-falls-to-record-low-idUSKBN1OA1RQ"><span style="color: blue;">In
Brazil</span></a>, while deforestation in Cerrado savannah fell to a record low this
year, compared with the previous year, the same could not be said of the Amazon
rainforest. Concerns over deforestation in Brazil continue to grow with President-elect
Jair Bolsonaro threatening to pull out of the Paris climate agreement and end
fines for environmental violations. In addition, <a href="https://theconversation.com/antarctica-has-lost-nearly-3-trillion-tonnes-of-ice-since-1992-98259"><span style="color: blue;">the
continuous loss of ice sheets in Antarctica</span></a>, raising global sea levels,
particularly threatening low-lying cities.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Amidst all this, however, governments, communities, and
individuals around the world are making positive strides towards addressing
environmental challenges. <a href="https://www.vox.com/2018/12/28/18136795/climate-change-2018-100-percent-renewable-energy-green-new-deal"><span style="color: blue;">Better
and cheaper technologies, and more ambitious policies</span></a> are helping to combat
some of these serious climate and energy threats, while <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/climate-change-six-positive-news-stories-you-probably-missed-this-year/120601"><span style="color: blue;">efforts
by corporates, academics, activist groups, and local communities</span></a> are making
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">As 2019 approaches, protecting the environment and promoting
sustainable practices will no doubt remain urgent priorities at various
national, regional, and global settings. Combating air pollution, reducing
waste, conservation of land and water, and promoting more concerted efforts to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions are significant. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">At
CoirGreen, we remain committed towards protecting the environment and promoting
sustainable practices. We manufacture and supply a range of
environmentally-friendly products to address soil erosion and promote
vegetation. Made of natural coir fibre, all these products are 100%
bio-degradable. In continuing our work, we believe that more collaborative
approaches between corporates, as well as researchers, activities, and local
communities, can help change the narrative of climate change. Stepping into
2019, we have exciting new projects planned, where we will work closely with
our partners on delivering environmentally-friendly solutions. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">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. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">In a broad sense, a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2001/nov/13/ethicalmoney"><span style="color: #0563c1;">completely
ethical company</span></a> will be one that does not cause any damage or harm to the
environment and society. It also means that the organisation will not exploit
its workforce through the payment of less than adequate wages or using child
labour. They will not produce products that are dangerous or harmful in any
way. An ethical company is driven not merely by profit gain in their
businesses, but also remains committed to doing good to both society and the
environment. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">CoirGreen™ manufactures and supplies a wide
range of <a href="https://coirgreen.com/about-us/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">completely environmentally
friendly</span></a> products that are made out of coir fibre. These products can be
used to help the environment such as through soil erosion control, horticulture
and agriculture as well. All the products that are manufactured are 100%
eco-friendly and biodegradable. They are manufactured adhering to the highest industry
standards. The products are manufactured in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Our priorities include ethical business
values, cost effectiveness, efficiency and timely delivery. Adopting honest and
fair practices in our work with our customers, CoirGreen™ has built solid and
loyal partnerships with our stakeholders over the years. We value our employees
and our customers, assessing their needs and priorities. Giving back is
important to our work. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Among out <a href="https://coirgreen.com/csr-by-coirgreen/"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>corporate social responsibility initiatives</span></a>
are helping under-privileged children, promoting sustainable measures and
contributing towards protecting the environment and empowering cottage
industries. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">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 as deforestation. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">According to the <span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.unenvironment.org/"><span style="color: blue;">United Nations Environment Programme</span></a></span>,
the need for methods to reduce or prevent erosion has seen a dramatic increase
over the past two and a half decades as a result of unsustainable methods
implemented in land use. Therefore, urgent and timely measures are necessary to
ensure the prevention of soil and land erosion.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The control of erosion means that you place
a barrier like rock or coir or vegetation, which will absorb the energy that
can otherwise directly impact the soil and cause erosion. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">There are a whole range of products that
can be used in the process of erosion control and some of them include;</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/geotextile/"><span style="color: blue;">Geotextiles</span></a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"> (coir netting): These are used globally for bioengineering and
slope stabilization processes. They hold the soil together, thereby reducing
erosion. The life span of geotextiles is between 3-5 years. It has a multitude
of uses including rural road and stream bank stabilisation slope stabilisation,
UV protection for under earth crops, filtration, containment and more. </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/coirlogs/">Coirlogs</a>: These are made of
cylindrical netting packed with coir fiber. There is coir netting or matting in
each log that comes packed with coconut fiber. The diameter will change
according to the need and will usually be found in 20, 30, 40 or 50cm diameters
with a height of up to 2 -4 meters. Coirlogs are ideal for landscaping, stream
bank stabilisation, shoreline protection and wildlife habitats among others. </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/coirpallets/">Coir Pallets</a>: These are also
known as coir pillows and are a suitable substitute to hard revetments. They
make for the best way to introduce marginal habitats to artificially lined
rivers, canals and lakes. They provide stream and river bank protection, storm
water channel protection, guarding against wind erosion, and are great for
mulching, antiweed and vegetative water channels.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-coir-1403141"><span style="color: blue;">Coir products</span></a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"> are completely sustainable and biodegradable. After the life span
of each of the products above are through, they naturally disintegrate into a
humus that will enrich the soil instead of harming it. The coir is made from
coconut fibre, the extraction of which does not harm the tree at all. The high
fiber content in coir makes it ideal as a medium to absorb water and they can
also be vegetated allowing for established vegetation. They are also cost
effective and come in a variety of sizes and shapes that you can fit into your
landscaping budget easily. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;">Visit <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">https://coirgreen.com </a>for further details. </span></span></div>
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Climate change is seriously threatening not just humans but
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Climate change is the result of many activities and practices but most of them
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In 2018, the world population stands at <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/?"><span style="color: #1155cc;">7.6 billion</span></a></span></u>. This is significant
given that just over two centuries ago, in 1800, there were just 1 billion
people on this planet. With the rate of population growth at1.1%, it is
predicted that the <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.un.org/development/desa/en/news/population/world-population-prospects-2017.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">global population will reach 8.6 billion by 20</span></a><a href="https://www.un.org/development/desa/en/news/population/world-population-prospects-2017.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">30.</span></a></span></u></div>
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Rapid population growth leads to the depletion of natural
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and biodiversity, thus seriously impacting not just the current well-being of
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surface is covered by water, with the remaining land mass of about 30%
accommodating the 7.6 billion people.. However, this remaining land also
consists of areas such as forests, deserts, and volcanoes,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>leaving the inhabitants even a lesser amount
of usable land. With the rapidly growing population and limited resources,
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highlights, the impact of climate change on soil is important, yet often neglected.
<u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fao.org/soils-2015/news/news-detail/en/c/292555/"><span style="color: blue;">Changes in temperatures and rainfall</span></a></span></u>
can negatively impact the soil’s moister and organic matter. While the negative
impacts of climate change on soil vary from region to region, it particularly <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fao.org/soils-2015/news/news-detail/en/c/292555/"><span style="color: blue;">threatens the world’s most vulnerable</span></a></span></u>
nations. Yet, sustainable use of soil, and the restoration of soil ecosystems
can help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. Healthy soil can help
<u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fao.org/soils-2015/news/news-detail/en/c/292555/"><span style="color: blue;">store carbon and decrease the emissions of the harmful
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supply <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="color: blue;">a range of products</span></a></span></u> to help meet soil erosion and
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"></span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/">Coir Products</a> 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::</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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organic material to soil</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Promotes
vegetative growth</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Tough,
durable, versatile and resilient</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>High tear-strength resistance</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Easy
to install / maintain / patch-up.</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Follows
the contour of the soil surface.</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Have
hygroscopic properties</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">An array of academic
studies have shown the practical benefits of coir geotextiles when employed for civil engineering programs and slope stabilization programs.
These products are able to provide a natural support system until vegetation is
able to take root. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Customers for coir
netting such as civil engineers, environmental engineers and contractors will
find these studies on coir geotextiles in slope stabilisation interesting:</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<a href="http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/biodiversity/sahyadri_enews/newsletter/issue53/bibliography/155-field-instrumentation-and-monitoring-of-soil%20erosion-in-coir-geotextile-stabilised-slopes.pdf"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Field instrumentation and monitoring
of soil erosion in coir geotextile stabilised slopes—A case study</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><i>that there is a
substantial improvement in the parameters like organic carbon, soil water
content, soil moisture retention and vegetative growth. It maybe concluded that
this technology can be applied for the eco-restoration of the stretches of
degraded wastelands in terms of land, water</i></span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><i>and bio biomass
management.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Other studies have
arrived at similar conclusions:</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474706512000630"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Coir geotextile for slope
stabilization and cultivation – A case study in a highland region of Kerala,
South India</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">The test proved
successful in preventing erosion while at the same time facilitating crop
yield. Soil moisture retention and productivity prove to be higher on the
treated slope.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">The conclusions in
this study, “</span><a href="https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/10/565/2006/hess-10-565-2006.pdf"><b><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">The protective and attractive
covering of a vegetated embankment using coir geotextiles</span></b></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">”, are particularly noteworthy</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5183902078217128229" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Field experiments,
involving a local community in Kerala, have clearly demonstrated the
effectiveness of coir geotextiles to stabilize banks of hydraulic structures
and particularly </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">the steeply sloping
banks of a pond. The community was very enthusiastic about the effectiveness of
the coir, particularly in combination with a local grass variety. The coir with </span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><i>grass appeared to be
the most effective to prevent erosion, to retain moisture and nutrients and to
facilitate grass growth. Moreover the slope with grass was productive in
providing</i></span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><i>fodder. The
degradation of the natural fibres over time did not result in any loss of
effectiveness. On the contrary: the fibre contributed to the natural fertility
of the soil after the</i></span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><i>vegetation cover was
well established and the geotextile was no longer needed for bank stability.
The relative cheapness of the material and the potential for producing and
laying the </i></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">matting with local
labour makes the use of coir geotextiles a very attractive option for
sustainable development scenarios in watershed management.</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Selection of
netting</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"></span></b></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">With the
effectiveness of coir geotextiles in slope stabilisation established,
what type of coir products are best deployed for this purpose? <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a> has a
</span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/geotextile/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">variety of products</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"> that can meet the requirements of
clients such as civil engineers, environmental engineers and contractors. These
are include:</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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™400gsm Coir geotextiles ( coir netting)</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">CGgeo
™700gsm Coir geotextiles ( coir netting)</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">CGgeo ™900gsm Coir geotextiles (
coir netting)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">A higher density of netting results in a
tighter mesh with less open area and the most appropriate type of netting is
based on their application:</span><br />
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density netting is most suitable for slopes where there is a minimal
amount of vegetation. </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Lighter
density of coir netting is ideal for erosion control areas with
vegetation</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">At <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a>, using
the knowledge gain from a number of successful implementations, we are more
than happy to help our clients select the optimum type of netting for their
requirements. Contact us now to find out more!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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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 several articles that provide some answers to these questions.
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Looking back at 2016, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/dec/25/what-will-be-the-big-environment-events-in-2017">this
Guardian article</a> highlights the negative impacts of the end of El Nino that
resulted in droughts, high temperatures and food shortages in much of Africa,
Latin America and south-east Asia. Later in the year, however, La Nina
conditions were reported, and a weak La Nina can be expected in 2017. A natural
cooling of Pacific Ocean waters, this can bring average rainfall and cooler
temperatures across much of the globe. However, these conditions can fade away
early in the New Year. <a href="http://www.agri-pulse.com/La-Nina-failure-may-be-good-news-for-South-American-farmers-12272016.asp">Forecasters
in Washington have said</a> that while “ocean temperatures need to drop by an
average of half a degree for at least six months”, it is probable that this may
not happen. Farmers, especially in countries in Latin America, will be
adversely impacted by these changing conditions as they compete for
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<a href="http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/the-biggest-agricultural-issues-for-2017/news-story/64e0d6bd36fbf2598b99e43caab93e05">In
Australia, water will be a key issue</a> when it comes to agriculture, with
discussions on water reforms entering a crucial phase. But, this is not the
only concern. Rising power costs and rising temperatures are resulting in
challenges for farmers. Trade and investment is high on the agenda, with 2017
being the deadline for a free-trade agreement with Indonesia, and agriculture
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has predicted water conservation to be a key trend in 2017</a>. <a href="http://fortune.com/2016/12/21/fortune-time-global-forum/">This article
captures efforts by large corporations</a> to address challenges in climate
change, health, and labour, among others. The corporations gathered agreed to
“support meaningful carbon pricing, help smallholder farmers, reduce food waste
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<a href="http://www.citylab.com/politics/2016/12/mark-watts-c40-cities-global-warming-food-inequality/511037/">In
this interview</a>, Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40, draws attention
to issues of food consumption and inequality as influencing climate politics in
the coming year. Watts highlights the need to rethink urban food issues, noting
that food consumption will be a critical challenge in the near future. Yet,
closely linked to this is the need to tackle inequality. He highlights the need
to look deeper at the linkages between inequality and climate change, for
example, the need for more “analysis and data on the economic and social
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<a href="http://news.trust.org/item/20161229134309-zp9qb">This
article highlights some of key political and policy developments that will shape
2017</a>, including the changes in government in Washington, and larger
discussions around Brexit. With Germany, the US, Mexico, and Canada having
begun to look at a future without fossil fuels, the G7 aims to look at these
transition plans. Importantly, 2017 will also see greater discussions around
the Paris Agreement. Further, the new UN Secretary General taking office this
year, has characterised climate action as ‘unstoppable’. It would be crucial to
see how these changes will impact climate decisions at policy level, and how
they will be translated at the local level. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">We’ve had a great 2016 at <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a>, and we’re wrapping
up the year by playing <span class="gmail-il">Secret</span> <span class="gmail-il">Santa</span> with a twist!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">In our last blog post, we spoke about why it is
important<a href="http://ow.ly/YMqe307kZr8"> to speak up for a safe and healthy environment</a><span style="color: red;"></span>. As environmental issues
continue to come to the forefront of global discussions, we are often reminded
of the need to be aware of how our actions can either harm or protect the
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">At CoirGreen, we believe education is key, and this
December, we are asking each <span class="gmail-il">Secret</span> <span class="gmail-il">Santa</span> to leave a piece of information on how we can
change our everyday actions to help protect the environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">We’ve asked everyone to be creative in what they say
and how they say it. We’ll be sharing our messages with each other just before
Christmas. What’s more is that we’re hoping to share these messages with our
family and friends. Don’t worry, we wouldn’t leave you in the dark. We’ll post
some of these great messages here too! Better yet, why not join us with your
own Environment <span class="gmail-il">Secret</span> <span class="gmail-il">Santa</span>? Don’t forget to let us know how that goes.
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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 against women and children, and
violence against minorities, have become serious human rights concerns. Yet,
there is another pressing human rights issue that is fast taking centre stage.
What about the right of every individual to a safe, clean, healthy, and
sustainable environment? </div>
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A safe and healthy environment is essential to
fully enjoy a wide range of human rights, including the right to life, health,
food, water, and sanitation. Environment degradation continues to impact human
health and wellbeing, threatening the rights, freedoms and dignity of millions
of people across the world. Did you know that <b><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.unep.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">more than 2 million deaths worldwideare as a result of environmental pollution?</span></a></span></b></div>
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Key progresses were made this year in accelerating
efforts towards helping people realise their rights to a healthy environment.
Significant among them was the adoption of the new development agenda,
Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The agenda
urges states to make firm commitments <b><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 107%;">“<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&q=https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld&source=gmail&ust=1481375637411000&usg=AFQjCNHOEBGWhl5YKVRdwfMjnVrYaoL8tQ" href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and
dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in
dignity and equality and in a healthy environment</span></a>”,</span></b>, thus
drawing a close link between the environment and the enjoyment of human rights.
According to the <b><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Environment/SREnvironment/Pages/SRenvironmentIndex.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">United Nations</span></a>, </span></b>many
states have also now begun to incorporate the right to a healthy environment in
their constitutions. Last month, the landmark <b><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/04/paris-climate-change-agreement-enters-into-force" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Paris agreement on climate change
entered into force</span></a></span></b>, marking a significant commitment by
world leaders to limit the rise in global temperatures. Under the agreement,
all countries have an obligation to keep global warming levels below 2C that
scientists have regarded as a safe limit, beyond which, climate change can have
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Amidst such efforts by governments, Andrew Norton,
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the hardest hit</span></a></span></b>, highlighting the urgent need to reach
the poorest and the most vulnerable. Therefore, this Human Rights Day, why not
join <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen™</a> in stepping forward to
speak up for someone for their right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable
environment?</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">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.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So what are the signs that can help identify
erosion early on? Below are a few of the </span><a href="http://goo.gl/a98y55"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">factors that affect soil erosion</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">;</span></div>
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structure and texture of the soil will determine the erodibility of the soil,
i.e. the ability of the soil to resist erosion</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
intensity and duration of rainfall will affect the rate of erosion</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A
steeper and long slope of a field will increase the chances of erosion</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
roughness of the soil’s surface will affect the resistance of soil against wind
erosion</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A
lack of windbreaks or unsheltered distances will increase abrasion and erosion</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
speed and depth of tillage, i.e. a deep tillage, will disturb the soil </span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However, soil erosion can be controlled. </span><a href="https://goo.gl/f5OK0U"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Erosion
control</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> is the
practice of preventing or controlling wind or water erosion in agriculture,
land development and construction. For this, many methods have been introduced
over the years, such as reforestation, no-till farming, contour ploughing,
terracing, and windbreaks, while in the recent past horticulturists and
agriculturists have adopted the practice of using man-made erosion control
products.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At CoirGreen™, we know the benefit horticulturists,
environmental engineers and agriculturists receive when they use erosion
control products. As such, in an effort to promote eco-friendly practices in erosion
control methods, we produce and supply 100% natural and biodegradable erosion control
products which are made out of coir fibers. Geotextile (coir netting), coirlog (waterlogs/biologs), coir pallet (coir pillow),
and jute geotextile are the green solutions provided by CoirGreen to control
soil erosion.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Each of these products assists in reducing soil
erosion. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Geotextiles or coir netting produced using coir
fibers have the ability to </span>separate, filter, reinforce, protect or drain
any water to <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">reduce soil
erosion reduces, while holding the soil together. It is mainly used for
bioengineering and stabilisation of slopes that have low erodibility. Geotextiles
permeate the flow of water in and out from it, therefore allowing the necessary
amount of water to reach the soil to maintain its fertility. It has been
produced to last for 3-5 years, thereafter the degradation process takes place
and transforms it into hummus, which enriches the soil, thereby reducing any time
and cost that would have been spent for the removal of it. Apart from its use
for soil stabilisation, geotextiles are also used for stream/river bank
protection, shoreline stabilisation, storm water channels, filtration in road
drains and land reclamation, highway cut and filled slopes etc.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Coirlogs (waterlogs/biologs, coco logs) are made
out of rolled coir fibers </span>ranging from 7 – 9kg per linear meter<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> whose cylindrical shape is reinforced
using coir netting. </span>The diameter of the log ranges from 20cm-50cm with 2
or 4 meter length for the cylindrical logs.<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> The coir logs are generally used for hills, banks, shorelines, and
other erosion prone areas, as it is able to control erosion due to its ability
to reduce the velocity of water and the movement of sediment. The coir acts as
mulch on the surface and as a wick in the soil mantle. When coir logs are
placed it protects the plants from being affected by erosion, until they are
fully grown and are capable of stabilising the soil through their growth. And
once the plants take over the stabilisation, the logs will degrade and enrich
the soil as humus as the logs are 100% natural and biodegradable.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Coir pallets are used to establish marginal
vegetation around rivers, lakes and canals, especially those that are
artificially lined as it can be used as an alternative for hard revetments. The
high lignin content of the coir helps the pallets to cope with water that is
coming at a high velocity, thereby protecting the vegetation against water
erosion. These coir pallets are versatile as they can be used to grow any mix
of wetland plants, and also be used to control wind erosion. Coir pallets are
also used for mulching, vegetative water channels, and as a natural solution
for scour protection.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a> offers two types of jute products,
they are, jute geotextile and hessian. These are ideal to protect the soil from
wind erosion. These products stop the top soil from being blown away, however its
porous texture enables water to reach the plants that are trying to establish
themselves on a steep slope. Hessian is a plain cloth made wholly out of jute
with a single wrap and weft interwoven, while jute geo textile is woven using
high quality jute.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are interested in adopting one of these
products to your agricultural activities contact CoirGreen on </span><a href="mailto:marketing@coirgreen.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">marketing AT coirgreen DOT com</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and we can help you to choose the right
product and customise it to your needs or offer your own branding for the
product range. You can visit <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">www.coirgreen.com</a>
for further details or be involved on our social media pages, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/coirgreen">www.facebook.com/coirgreen</a> or via
twitter on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/coirgreen">www.twitter.com/coirgreen</a>.
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The 21<sup>st</sup> 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. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The main goal of the Paris
conference was to achieve a global agreement to keep global warming below the
critical threshold of 2°C of warming. In a significant move, the member states
agreed to limit global warming to under 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels</div>
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With the planet already warming up
at a rapid pace, achieving this goal requires the commitment of both developed
and developing countries. Therefore, the Paris discussions also focused closely
on national commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. In addition, discussions
also focused on the role of larger economies and the developed states in
supporting the sustainable development efforts of the poorer and more
vulnerable countries. </div>
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You can of course learn more about
the Paris climate agreement here: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35092127">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35092127</a></div>
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Yet, while world leaders and
environmental experts deliberated in Paris, what’s in this conference for you?</div>
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The effects of climate change are
felt all over the world. Extreme heat wave, droughts and floods continue to
impact lives and livelihoods across the world. Rising sea levels are seriously
impacting the lives of coastal residents, with the poorest communities expected
to be the most hard hit.</div>
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As we set to mark the beginning of
yet another New Year, why not make a new commitment to do our bit for the
planet – to help preserve it not just for us, but also for the future
generations? </div>
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Here’s what we plan to do at
<a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a>:</div>
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We’ve made a conscious effort to
go-green this season. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We’ve asked our employees to make a
‘green’ wish-list (we’re not asking for much here, this wish-list can include
even the simplest, like reusing grocery bags!). </div>
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We’ve sticking up ‘green-tips’ across our office
space, and once again, they are as simple as ‘switching off lights at the end
of the day’. </div>
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Next year, we plan to share more information about
environment-friendly living through our blog, because we believe that the more
we know about how our actions impact the planet, the more we are willing to
act!</div>
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<a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen</a>™ 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 of CoirGreen’s commitment to promote sustainable and
environmentally-friendly practices in soil erosion control, horticultural and
agricultural industries. The main thought behind this product is to add value
to the lives of our customers, and employees.<o:p></o:p></div>
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answer to that is transplantation. Remember that time you had to move a plant
from one pot to a larger one, just because there was no space for the roots to grow?
This was a meticulous task, wasn’t it? You had to make sure that this space
constraint hadn’t caused the roots to spiral, twist or tangle which could stunt
the plants’ growth. In addition to this, you had to ensure that the plant and
its root will not be damaged during this transplantation, causing a
‘transplantation shock’. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When
using coir pots this situation can be avoided as the roots are permitted to
grow beyond the coconut fibre wall of the pot. Once the roots have penetrated
the pot’s wall, the exposure to air will stop the roots from growing further.
However, root buds will start to appear and secondary roots start to develop
through the pot, which will reduce any deformity that can occur in the root
system. This process known as ‘aerial root pruning’ will avoid the
transplantation shock that occurs through the use of plastic pots.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These
biodegradable coco pots have a high permeability of water, which assists the
plants in their osmosis process. Apart from this, these pots are also able to
moderate the level of moisture of the pot and the plant. These qualities make
coir pots the ideal choice to grow cucurbits and courgettes as their growth is
quite often affected by the lack of water or excess moisture.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/horticultural-products/cgpots/">Coirpots</a> also increase the microbial activity of the plant due to the lignin
content in them. This activity, together with key nutrients like Zinc,
Magnesium, Copper, and Iron that are acquired through these pots, will assist
the plants’ growth. These coir pots allow even a planting enthusiast with a
busy schedule to engage in planting, as constant care is not necessary.
Furthermore, the rate of growth of plants in coir pots will be higher than in
that made out of plastic. Therefore, the use of fertilizer can be reduced, as
it is less likely for harmful weed to grow and hinder the plant. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These
environmentally friendly pots remain stable above ground for a year, due to its
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS). Once this period passes, as mentioned earlier,
the plant doesn’t have to be uprooted from the pot as the pot biodegrades in
the soil after 2-3 months. Therefore, the plant including the degrading pot can
be replanted together in a larger pot without any transplantation shock. The
pots fibres and nutrients will be added to the soil in which it degrades,
therefore adding texture to the soil as they degrade.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If
the pot isn’t used in the transplanting process, then they can be used to
manufacture compost. The composition of this biodegrading pot when added to the
compost pile will act as a valuable source of carbon. This carbon will provide
the microorganisms with the required energy break down the organic matter in
the compost making process. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Therefore
the use of CoirGreen™ Coir Pots can help horticulturists and other users as it
avoids the effects of ‘transplantation shock’, allows ‘aerial root pruning’,
has a high permeability of water, and nutrients, manages the level of moisture,
and has other benefits as it degrades biologically. For more information
regarding CoirGreen Coir Pots contact us on <a href="mailto:marketing@coirgreen.com">marketing@coirgreen.com</a> or visit our
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-33875981185274564972015-08-26T09:40:00.000-07:002018-12-04T21:45:04.517-08:00Coir - The Ideal Growing Medium for Strawberries<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In June 2015, <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3138174/Marks-Spencer-let-customers-pick-strawberries.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">newspapers around Britain</span></a> were buzzing about
an offer from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Marks and Spencer </span></a>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 the
definition of fresh. Significantly, Marks and Spencer chose coconut fibre to
grow their prized fruits. This example is one of many where experts have chosen
coir as the principle growing medium for strawberries. </div>
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Mankind has enjoyed a long and
scrumptious love affair with the humble strawberry. For over 2000 years, it has
delighted the taste buds of millions of people. Today, it is consumed more than
ever before; <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">each year
spectators at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament devour</span><a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/wimbledon-2015-by-numbers-142000-portions-of-strawberries-and-cream-and-230000-glasses-of-pimms-will-10337275.html"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;"> 30 tons</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> of strawberries.
Nevertheless,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>experts have voiced
concern regarding the taste of the modern<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>strawberry. In a </span><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/food/2012/05/do-strawberries-taste-as-good.shtml"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">BBC article</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">, the famous gardener </span><a href="http://www.otterfarmblog.co.uk/"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mark
Diacono</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> says:
“New varieties are often developments of older ones and are bred for greater
reliability and resistance to disease. Flavour is often lost in that process.”
A key reason for experts to use coir in place of other mediums, is to capture
the lost taste of this beloved fruit.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Flavour is not the only reason to choose coir. One of the
key drawbacks in growing strawberries is its high susceptibility to diseases.
Of these, fungal diseases are the most common. However, gardeners who use coir
have a </span><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">special arsenal</span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> to fight this disease.
Trichoderma is a beneficial fungus which occurs naturally in coconut fibre<span style="color: #252525;">; </span>amazingly, this fungus works in symbiosis with
plant roots and protects them from harmful pathogens such as Pythium and
Botrytis.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Fungi in strawberries has grown to become a </span><a href="http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/notes/oldnotes/fd5.htm"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">monumental issue</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">, so much so that large growers
have to fumigate their entire crop to safeguard it. Fumigants are inherently </span><a href="http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2012/03/strawberries-methyl-iodide-cancer"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">dangerous pesticides</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> that are often linked with
accidental mass poisonings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even when
accidents do not occur, fumigant application </span><a href="http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/strawberries-contain-large-amounts-chemicals-and-pesticides"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">expose</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> people to unsafe levels of toxic
compounds. Recently, the strawberry industry in California made a </span><a href="http://westernfarmpress.com/management/strawberry-industry-urgent-need-fumigant-alternatives"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">statement</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> that they are urgently seeking an
alternative to fumigation. Coir is a safe and effective solution to this issue.
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Another benefit of using coir for growing strawberries is
its </span><a href="http://www.fao.org/economic/futurefibres/fibres/coir/en/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">high lignin content</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">. Lignin works in a similar way to
trichoderma; it helps develop a beneficial bacteria which in turn deters the
growth of harmful ones. </span>This bacteria remains in a symbiotic
relationship with the plant and increases the overall productivity of the
strawberry crop.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ishs.org/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">The International
Society for Horticultural Science</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> classifies strawberry as a plant with high oxygen
demanding roots; this signifies that there is a definite advantage in growing
strawberries in a media with a high aeration ability. Coir is such a media; it
is renowned for its high water holding capacity which in turn produces fine
roots with more aeration.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen™</a> produces a variety of products which are
tailor-made for the strawberry industry. These include </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Coco Peat</span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">, </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Coco Chips</span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">, </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Growbags</span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> and </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Coir Pots</span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">. All these products are 100%
biodegradable and are manufactured according to the highest industry standards.
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">In the words of the Canadian poetess, Kathy Randle,
strawberries are like the signs of summer: sweet, soft and juicy. She goes on
to say that a plate of strawberries and cream is a delicious mouth watering
dream. Use the coir products manufactured by CoirGreen™ and turn this dream
into a reality.</span></div>
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-51112059414844972112015-08-12T09:25:00.000-07:002018-12-04T21:47:24.623-08:00Preventing Soil Erosion - Protecting Humanity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When discussing environmental
concerns, soil erosion is not the first issue that comes into mind. The world’s
media focuses on <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">fossil fuel
problems, climate change, biodiversity and forest fires, while soil depletion
is less spectacular and is seldom mentioned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, societies in the past have even collapsed or disappeared as a
result of soil erosion. </span></div>
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For centuries Easter Island was
home to a remarkable civilization- the Rapa Nui. The Rapa Nui are renowned for
carving giant statues out of volcanic rock. These monuments, known, as
"moai" are some of the most incredible ancient relics ever
discovered. However, within a few centuries this civilization<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was destroyed. <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/feb/14/science.environment"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Historians</span></a> say that<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ninety per cent of the Rapa Nui died because
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The Rapa Nui were not the only
victims of soil erosion. It was also <a href="http://www.livescience.com/22581-mayan-empire-collapse-explained.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">one of the reasons</span></a> for the demise of the
powerful Mayan civilization. In many ways the Mayans were way ahead of <a href="http://www.ancient-code.com/20-facts-ancient-maya-civilization/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">western civilization</span></a>. They maintained accurate
calendars, practised advanced astronomy and wrote thousands of books before
Europeans. Ironically their prosperity paved the way for their destruction. As
their civilization grew, the Mayans cut down the jungle canopy to make room for
cities and crops. The resulting soil erosion, along with drought, were the key
factors in their downfall.</div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Humans have been depleting the soil resources of Earth at
a steady and alarming rate. </span><a href="http://mgafrica.com/article/2015-01-08-2015-is-the-year-of-soil-10-reasons-why-every-african-should-care"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Half of the topsoil
on the planet</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> has
been lost in the last 150 years. </span><a href="http://www.unccd.int/Lists/SiteDocumentLibrary/Publications/Why_Societies_collapse_Societal_Cultural_Changes_Soils_Civilizations.pdf"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">The UN estimates</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> that 300 million hectares - an
area big enough to feed Europe- has been so severely degraded that it cannot
produce food. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">The effects of soil erosion are far and widespread. While
the loss of fertile land is the primary concern, </span><a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/soil-erosion-and-degradation"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">soil erosion also
leads</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> to
increased pollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers. These sediments
clog waterways and cause declines in fish and other species.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Soil erosion can also result in increased flooding. In
2010 and 2011 the Magdalena River in Colombia flooded affecting more than four
million Colombians. </span><a href="http://www.trust.org/item/20130423154348-k239i/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Researchers found later</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> that the Magdalena is filled with
soil sediments and that this was the primary cause of the floods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Humanity has to take immediate action against soil
erosion. Promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing deforestation and preventing
desert expansion are some of the key measures that we should take. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.landandwater.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">According to the</span></a><a href="http://www.landandwater.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;"> Land and Watermagazine</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Coir is the most versatile natural fiber to
combat soil erosion. It is the miracle fiber of this century to save the earth,
its waters and wetlands”.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">At </span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">CoirGreen</span></a><sup><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">(tm)</span></sup><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> we have always been driven to create products that are
environmentally sustainable. Since our inception we wanted to be a responsible
company and be an example to the wider society. This goal led the way to the
creation of many products that actively prevent soil erosion. These include </span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Erosion Control Blankets, Geotextiles,Coir Logs, Coir Pallets, and Jute Products</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">; all which have been proven successful in
countering soil erosion.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">For more details on how to secure products which prevent
soil erosion please visit </span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.coirgreen.com</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<i>“<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I kiss the soil as if I placed a
kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother” </span>-
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Pope
John Paul II</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">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 posts focusing on
erosion control, today we take a look at the harmful effects of soil erosion,
and how they cause concerns not only to the environment, but also to human
health and the economy as a whole.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Within any plantation area, the top
layer of soil - known as topsoil - contains many of the organic materials and
nutrients needed for plant growth. Erosion also leads to increasing the amount
of clay present within the soil, leading to a lower level of water available to
plants. When the topsoil is lost as a result of erosion, the area loses its
most nutrient soil layer, thereby leading to a loss of quality soil. The
resulting poor quality soil could lead to smaller yields of crop, and there is
even a possibility of seeds and small plants being washed away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Effects on Water Quality </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Eroded soil is known to travel
towards water surfaces by means of particles. These particles contain nutrients
necessary for plant growth, but these nutrients could have a harmful effect on
aquatic ecosystems. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">On the other hand, the decreased
level of crop as a result of erosion could make people use more artificial
fertilizers and pesticides. These fertilizes contain chemicals that would pose
a direct threat to water habitat. Both these factors combine to reduce the
quality of water within the region. Eroded water could dispose large amounts of
eroded soil in one place, leading to downstream flooding, landscape damages,
and loss of plants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Harmful Effects on Air</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Eroded soil particles become a part
of the atmosphere in the form of dust. This scenario, as well as the plantation
chemicals that are being carried by the dust particles, contribute to air
pollution. Air pollution in turn affects the growth of plants, and dust storms
are capable of ruining crop of huge plantations within minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Polluted air could lead to skin
diseases and respiratory illnesses for the people in the area, posing a direct
threat to human well-being. Contaminated water could result in various hygienic
issues, at times even at a fatal level. With soil erosion, production of food
will be directly affected, and subdued access to fresh fruits and vegetables
could lead to long term adverse impacts on the human body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">As a result of soil erosion, there
is likely to be dust storms and crop failures, resulting in huge losses for the
farming and horticultural sectors. Additionally, massive steps need to be taken
to reduce the effect of erosion, leading to greater financial costs. Developing
countries are faced with further challenges, as they might not possess the
resources to develop conservation schemes to prevent soil erosion all together.
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Low produce from the agricultural
sector would not be able to cater to the demands of the population. This would
lead to people migrating to other countries, making way for further economic
and cultural issues. In addition to these environmental factors, increased
costs in maintaining human health and fighting illness could pose threats to
the economic stability of families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">All of the above factors would have
direct impact on society both in the short term and long term. If necessary
steps are not taken, man and wildlife would suffer enormously in various
aspects, which is why immediate action is needed in controlling erosion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">CoirGreen’s
erosion control products have been specifically designed to prevent and reduce
soil erosion. Coir fiber, which is sourced from the outer shell of coconuts,
can be used in various forms in facing soil erosion. CoirGreen’s range of
erosion control products include Erosion Control Blankets, Geotextiles, Coir
Logs, Coir Pallets, and Jute Products; all which have been proven successful in
countering soil erosion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">For more details on how to secure environmentally friendly products, visit <a href="http://www.coirgreen.com/">www.coirgreen.com</a></span></div>
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-26815728518765013262015-03-24T00:35:00.000-07:002018-12-04T21:47:56.911-08:00Will you be switching off your lights? <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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as we turn off our lights from 2030 - 2130 to mark <a href="http://www.earthhour.org/">Earth Hour 2015</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">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 to
show they care for our planet and its future. With climate change continuing to
challenge not just our lives and livelihoods, but also the future of the planet,
Earth Hour, serves as a stark reminder that every little helps when it comes to
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tomorrow, we remain committed to promoting environmentally-friendly practices
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save the date!</span><br />
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family, community or at work - in your own way. A simple event can be just
turning off all non-essential lights from 2030 – 2130. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">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, </span><a href="http://unfccc.int/meetings/lima_dec_2014/meeting/8141.php"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">climate change</span></a><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">A landmark event, the 20<sup>th</sup>
session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (</span><a href="http://newsroom.unfccc.int/"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">UNFCC</span></a><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">) called on
countries present at the occasion to set up national commitments to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. The Conference also set the foundation for a new
climate action agreement which will be finalized in </span><a href="http://newsroom.unfccc.int/lima/lima-call-for-climate-action-puts-world-on-track-to-paris-2015/"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">2015 in Paris</span></a><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">. The new
climate action agreement will come into operation in 2020 setting limits to
reduce overall global emissions that will keep the earth’s temperatures within
a safe range. In addition, the Lima conference also highlighted the need to
address deforestation to combat climate change, with countries pledging to
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often brought about by the release of greenhouse gasses resulting from various
activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels, continue to
pose a threat to people’s daily lives. It also hinders development and harms
the environment around us. Not only that, climate change also poses a challenge
to the future generations to survive on this planet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">We at </span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">CoirGreen</span></a><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;"> are committed
to protecting the environment not just for the current generation but also for
the future of this world. With that at the heart of everything we do, the </span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">products</span></a><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;"> we supply are
natural, environmentally-friendly and 100% biodegradable. While ensuring high
quality of the products, we spend a lot of time making sure our products or
actions have minimum harm on the environment. We also promote sustainable
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-73023945002984969022014-09-01T09:19:00.000-07:002018-12-04T22:06:32.057-08:00The Golden Fibre - CoirGreen™ Jute Products<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Of the many products in the <a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CoirGreen™</span></a> portfolio, Jute
Geotextiles and Hessian Cloths have a golden touch. Known as the golden fibre, <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable
fi</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_fiber"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ber that can be</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> spun into coarse, strong threads. It is considered
as the second most important vegetable fiber after cotton. The fibres are used
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<a href="http://www.fao.org/economic/futurefibres/fibres/jute/en/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Jute fibre is 100%
biodegradable</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> and
environmentally friendly. A hectare of jute plants consumes about 15 tonnes of
carbon dioxide and releases 11 tonnes of oxygen. Furthermore, cultivating jute
in crop rotations enriches the fertility of the soil.</span></div>
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CoirGreen™<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> Jute Geotextiles are specially manufactured for the
reinforcement and protection of riverbanks and embankments. They can also be
used for vegetable consolidation, agro-mulching, land reclamation and for the construction
of road pavements. Geotextiles made from jute are biodegradable, flexible,
absorb moisture and drain well.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">There are a number of advantages of using </span>CoirGreen™<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> Jute Geotextiles,</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Jute Geotextiles are less
expensive than other varieties of geotextiles</span></div>
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that provide biotechnical solutions to exposed soil. They help in the quick
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CoirGreen™<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> also produces Jute Hessian cloths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Hessian cloths are used extensively
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-4186509579076327082014-06-17T09:15:00.000-07:002018-12-04T21:50:23.007-08:00CoirGreen™ Coco Peat as a viable alternative to Peat Moss<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/coir-sustainable-alternative-peat-moss-garden"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Peat bogs are areas
of great natural beauty,</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> containing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>plants and wildlife,
some of which are unique to these environments. </span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenfingers.com%2Farticledisplay.asp%3Fid%3D896&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNERh4GUzmCR1wYLjkrPEiWVv8uk6w"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">They are home to
thousands of insects</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> including butterflies, dragonflies and spiders. Nearly a thousand
different flowering plants grow in these, including carnivorous plants such as
the Great Sundew as well as mosses, fungi and lichens. Nevertheless, this
environment is slowly being destroyed to satisfy the greed of man.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.greenfingers.com/articledisplay.asp?id=896"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Wetland ecologists say that peat moss</span></a> is being
harvested at unsustainable rates. <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/peat-moss-to-improve-soil.aspx#axzz37kZDV64o"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Over 10 million
cubic yards</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> of
peat moss are harvested each year from bogs in Canada, plus another million or
so from bogs in the northern United States. Peat moss comes from slow growing
rotting plants and it </span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherearthnews.com%2Forganic-gardening%2Fpeat-moss-to-improve-soil.aspx%23axzz37kZDV64o&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHrUX9bzH_QBEI3siRY_MsIgUxdlw"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">typically takes 1000
years for a bog</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">
to add one yard to its depth. Destroying peat bogs contributes to global
warming as well. </span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fthegreenergardener.com%2Faboutus%2Fwhypeatfree.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHGGv0mKkyWvbbKetelx4n3VFIabw"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Peat bogs cover just
3%</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> of the world’s
surface but they store twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests
combined. Some ecologists say that “Destroying peat bogs is even more
disastrous than destroying the Amazonian rainforest!”</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/peat-moss-to-improve-soil.aspx#axzz37kZDV64o"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">The environmental
costs of harvesting peat moss is huge</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">. Fuel is needed to dig drainage ditches, harrow the peat,
vacuum and then bale it. This adds up to a lot of greenhouse gasses in order to
create an organic soil improver. Even the peat industry, while stating that
peatlands can be managed at sustainable levels, acknowledge that </span>alternatives
to peat moss must be developed in order to meet environmental concerns of
consumers. </div>
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CoirGreen™ <a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/horticultural-products/cgpeat/">coco peat</a> is
a viable alternative to peat moss. Unlike peat moss, coir is a waste product of
the coconut harvest and is always available. In the past coir was left to
accumulate in large piles. Nevertheless it did not take long for
horticulturists to recognize the benefits of coir.</div>
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Apart from being an
environmentally friendly product, CoirGreen™ coco peat has been proven to hold
moisture well, wet more easily than peat, drain well, decompose more slowly and
withstand compression better. Plus coir dust does not have the small sticks and
possible seeds that peat has. </div>
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<a href="http://homeguides.sfgate.com/peat-moss-vs-coconut-fiber-69786.html"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">Peat Moss is an
acidic substance</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">
which makes it difficult for plants to grow. CoirGreen</span>™<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> coco peat, on the other hand, has
a neutral pH level which facilitates healthy plant growth. The acidic nature of
peat moss makes it possible for fungi and other plant-based diseases to take
root<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, coconut coir is free of
bacteria, plant disease, fungi, weeds, and pathogens and thus provides the same
benefits of peat moss without damaging the environment. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">100% natural, organic and
biodegradable</span></div>
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medium</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Absorbs water easily but not too
much</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Ensures a strong and healthy root
system</span></div>
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used for many years without decomposition affecting its physical make-up</span></div>
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On March 29 this year, CoirGreen™
joined millions across the globe to mark EarthHour2014, encouraging our
staff to turn off lights for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.<br />
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Organized
by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour invites
individuals, communities and businesses from across the world to turn
off any lights that are not essential for one hour on the last Saturday
of March every year. Having grown into a large-scale movement since its
inception in 2007, Earth Hour strives to remind people of their
commitment towards the protection of the planet, while raising awareness
about climate change.<br />
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With environmental protection at the heart of what we do, CoirGreen™ is committed to providing sustainable and environment-friendly solutions for the erosion control, horticultural and agricultural sectors.
We spend an enormous amount of energy to ensure that all our activities
are carried out with minimal impact on the environment. All our
products are 100% natural and biodegradable and manufactured according
to the highest industry standards.<br />
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CoirGreen™
‘s ultimate goal is to be an ambassador for the environment not merely
by providing environmentally-friendly products, but also by promoting
sustainable lifestyles and practices. With this mind, we at CoirGreen™
will be marking World Environment Day in June 5, 2014, and we invite all
our customers and readers to be a part of this event. Stay tuned for
more details.<br />
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CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-24330201861345647702013-09-18T03:49:00.001-07:002018-12-04T21:52:16.951-08:00From the coconut tree to your garden: The coir manufacturing process<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coir,
extracted from the husk of the coconut, is the fibrous material found
between the internal coconut shell and the outer layer. The extracting
and processing of coir is performed in accordance with a series of
activities, resulting in coir that is used for the manufacturing of
various environmentally friendly products; these are then used to help
prevent <a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/">soil erosion</a> and in many horticultural procedures. The complete process that CoirGreen™ follows in creating coir is entirely environmentally friendly and has no negative impact on nature.<br />
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Fully
mature green coconuts are either plucked from the tree after twelve
months or picked once ripened and fallen from the tree to extract coir
while unripe coconuts are spread on the ground to be dried.<br />
There are two types of coir:<br />
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<li>Brown fibre</li>
<li>White fibre</li>
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Brown fibre, which CoirGreen™
mainly uses, is obtained from mature coconuts that are ready to be
processed into copra and desiccated coconuts. The outer fibrous layer of
the coconut is manually separated from the hard shell using a
steel-tipped spike or a machine.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <b>Converting the fibre into coir</b></span><br />
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The
extracted husks are then placed along river-banks, concrete tanks or
suspended by nets and soaked in a slow-moving body of water so that the
fibres swell and soften. Earlier, this action was carried out for 6 to
10 months; however, recently introduced mechanical techniques allow this
process to be completed within 7 to 10 days. <br />
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The fibre pulp
is then beaten with wooden mallets in order to separate the coir fibres
from the pith and outer skin of the coconut. Traditionally, this
process was carried out manually, but in recent years, motorized
machines are used to increase efficiency. The resultant fibres are
washed and subsequently spread loose on the ground to dry. <br />
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Next,
the fibres are combined with mechanical or manual carding tools and
then spun to form fine yarn, which is later twisted to make long and
strong coir strings. Finally, these coir strings are wound into bundles.
This is carried out using hand spinning tools or automated spinning
machines. <br />
Fibres that will not be immediately processed are collected and tied into loose bundles for storage and shipment. <br />
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<b><a href="https://coirgreen.com/">Environmentally friendly</a> <a href="https://coirgreen.com/what-is-coir/">coir</a> making process</b><br />
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CoirGreen™ ‘s ultimate goal
is to be an ambassador for the environment by promoting the use of
environmentally sustainable products. We spend an enormous amount of
energy in making sure that our coir products do not harm the environment
in anyway. <br />
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In the manufacturing of coir products, we make
certain that all activities are carried out with minimal impact towards
the environment. Such measures ensure that CoirGreen™ is conscious about
its products and operations and reaffirm that the environment is indeed
the lifeblood of the company. CoirGreen™ - Environmentally Friendly! <br />
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Many of us depend heavily on the environment to make a living. Yet,
knowingly or unknowingly to us, our actions can have negative impact on
the environment, such as leading to soil erosion and loss of vegetation.
Therefore, it is vital that we take all necessary steps to protect and
preserve the environment, while continuing our work.<br />
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Natural, <a data-mce-href="http://www.coirgreen.com" href="http://www.coirgreen.com/">bio-degradable</a> and sustainable, products made of natural coir-fibre help you do just that!<br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.coirgreen.com" href="http://www.coirgreen.com/">Why coir?</a><br />
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A
natural fibre extracted from the husk of a coconut, the uses of coir
are varied. There are two main types of coir: The more commonly used is
brown fibre, which is extracted from mature coconuts. Brown fibre is used to manufacture products such as coir brushes, coir doormats, coir logs, coir pallets and
coir rugs. White fibre is obtained from immature green coconuts, and
when spun into yarn is used to make products such as coir rope, coir geotextiles, erosion control blankets. Given its resistance to salt water, white fibre is also used to manufacture fishing nets.<br />
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Coir
products offers a range of environmental benefits. A renewable resource
with a low decomposition rate and having high strength compared to
other natural fibers, it is also widely used to address the challenges
of erosion and promote sustainable vegetation. A range of value-added
products have been manufactured using natural coir fibre for the erosion
control, horticultural and agricultural sectors.
Environmentally-friendly and sustainable, products made of natural coir
fibre are durable, absorbs water, retains moisture and provides good
soil support. They are also 100% biodegradable, having high strength
retention and a low rate of degradation.<br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.coirgreen.com" href="https://coirgreen.com/">Why CoirGreen™</a>?<br />
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CoirGreen™
supplies a host of environmentally-friendly products made out of
natural coir fiber for the erosion control, horticultural and
agricultural sectors, helping you and your organization think and act
green, while you go about your work. With preserving the environment at
the heart of what we do, we are also committed in facilitating the
efforts of others to do so. An industry leader, all CoirGreen™ products
are cost-effective and are manufactured according to the highest
industry standards, with our Q&A Department monitoring the entire
process from the selection of raw material to the finished products. At
CoirGreen™, products can also be customized to meet the needs and
requirements of our partners.<br />
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For the<a data-mce-href="http://www.coirgreen.com/Horticultural_Products.html" href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/horticultural-products/"> horticulture industry….</a><br />
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We, at CoirGreen™, bring to you a range of products that are widely used in the horticultural sector, including Coco Peat, Husk Chips, Grow Bags, Coir Disks and Coir Pots.
All these products are 100% natural, organic and bio-degradable. They
absorb water better and ensure a strong and healthy root system.<br />
Environmentally
sustainable, these coir products are renewable and can be re-used for
several crop cycles, depending on your needs and preferences.
Environmentally sustainable, coir products does not alter the physical
make-up of the environment. After use, coir can be added into the ground
as a soil conditioner, having no adverse impact on the environment we
live in.<br />
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CoirGreen™
provides a variety of solutions and techniques to address the
challenges of soil erosion, landslides, and water erosion. CoirGreen’s
natural coir products, such as Geotextiles or Coir Netting, Coir Blankets or Erosion Control Blankets, Coir Logs and Coir Pallets, can help stabilize sediments in the bank.<br />
Resistant
to rod, mold and moisture, provides adequate strength and durability to
protect slopes from erosion while allowing vegetation to flourish.
Hazardous chemicals or synthetic materials are not used within the
matrix, and over time, coir completely disintegrates, leaving only
humus, which enriches the soil!<br />
For more details on our natural, environmentally friendly coir products, their usages and how CoirGreen™ work, please visit - <a data-mce-href="http://www.coirgreen.com" href="https://coirgreen.com/">http://www.coirgreen.com</a> or simply email us on info@coirgreen.com</div>
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The global
gardening culture is changing. In the days gone by, people had to till
the soil, get dirty and possibly sweat after a gardening workout.
However, now, gardening has become easier and we have a variety of
tools that do the work for us. One such tool is the CoirGreen™ <a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/horticultural-products/cggrowbags/">Growbag</a>, a 100% biodegradable product. <br />
<br />
A combination of the benefits of coir and grow bags<br />
<br />
Combining the benefits of both growbags and coir, CoirGreen™ Growbags
provide more growing space and planting options. They are also easy to
use and are less messy. They provide high yield from a small space and
thus are ideal for patio gardening; the bags are also extremely
versatile.<br />
<br />
Coir has become popular as a potting medium in
greenhouse and nursery production. Qualities of coir that make it a good
growing medium include high water holding capacity, excellent drainage
capacity, physical resilience, and the fact that it is a renewable
resource.<br />
<br />
It has also been demonstrated that coir can suppress
certain soil borne plant pathogens. Combining the disease suppressive
properties of coir with other management strategies such as fungicide
application in an integrated pest management program may result in more
effective and less costly management of soil borne diseases in
greenhouse and nursery production.<br />
<br />
Benefits of CoirGreen™ grow bags<br />
<br />
• High quality consistent product.<br />
• Stability of structure during culture. <br />
• Steers your crops for maximum yield and fruit quality. <br />
• Equally good for vegetables, flowers and fruits. <br />
• Minimizes the risk of disease with stronger plants. <br />
• Purpose made slabs with pre cut plants/ drain holes reduces labor costs in installation. <br />
• Ideal air water ratio. <br />
• Optimizes the use of water and fertilizer. <br />
• Faster and dense root establishment due to porous structure. <br />
• Fully organic environmentally friendly substrate with no disposal problems. <br />
• User friendly product. <br />
• Convenient and cost effective transportation and storage of compressed slabs. <br />
<br />
The <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">CoirGreen™</a>
Growbag can be used to grow tomatoes, paprika, cucumber, aubergine,
gerberas, roses, ornamental plants and other vegetables and fruits.<br />
<br />
How to use the CoirGreen™ growbag<br />
● Cut 3 – 5 holes per bag (depending on size of bag)<br />
● Insert water, gradually, until medium expands fully<br />
● Insert relevant seeds<br />
● Ensure there is an outflow of water at the bottom of the bag<br />
<br />
<br />
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•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EC
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•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Air water
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•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Organic
Matter<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>95%</div>
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•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dry matter<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>85%</div>
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•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cationic
exchange capacity - (meq/1 OOg) - 60 - 130</div>
<br />
More information on how to secure CoirGreen Growbags, please visit our website on <a href="https://coirgreen.com/">www.coirgreen.com</a><br />
<br /></div>
CoirGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14049536567938095304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183902078217128229.post-26080784821762855792013-04-03T00:24:00.003-07:002019-03-22T01:13:20.170-07:00CoirGreen™ Geotextiles - An Effective Soil Erosion Prevention Method<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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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” – </span></span><a href="http://www.landandwater.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1155cc;">Land andWater Magazine</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">The use of natural fibers for
erosion and sedimentation control dates back to the beginning of this century.
The main problems in the early natural fiber textiles (example jute mats) were
low tensile strength, high elongation and low durability. These drawbacks
restricted their use to only less severe erosion problems. An alternate natural
fiber that has drawn the attention of the erosion and sedimentation control
industry is coir, the coconut fiber.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">One of the most effective and yet
natural soil erosion prevention techniques is the use of coir geotextiles (</span></span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/products-and-usage/erosion-control/geotextile/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">coir netting)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US"> fabrics. </span></span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">CoirGreen</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><a href="http://www.coirgreen.com/products/erosion_control_products/geotextiles.html"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">geotextiles</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US"> have no synthetic material but are instead made out of organic fiber
coir, which is extracted from the husk of a coconut. Coir is strong, durable,
waterproof and one of the few natural fibers that is salt water resistant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">The lighter varieties of coir
woven geotextiles are used for immediate soil erosion and ordinary soil
conditions while the heavier coir geotextiles are used for embankments, slopes
or vegetation. </span></span><a href="https://coirgreen.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">CoirGreen</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US"> geotextiles protect the soil until the vegetation permanently
covers its mesh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives the plants
adequate room to grow and decomposes naturally into humus which will enrich and
nourish the soil. Lasting between two to five years the coir fiber, compared to
other natural fibers such as jute, has several unique features. CoirGreen
geotextiles have the ability to retain water three times more than its actual
weight preventing the need to frequently water the plants. However, at the same
time with its adequate space within the mesh it drains the excess water easily
preventing water logging. With an easy installation method the CoirGreen
geotextiles need no chemical treatment as it lets in the right amount of air
and light for a deeper rooted plant. It can also endure animal and human
movements that would generally lead to more environmental decay.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span><a href="http://www.fao.org/economic/futurefibres/fibres/coir/en/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1155cc;">The Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">,</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">“Recognition of coir for
sustainable vegetation and erosion control arises from the fact that it is an
abundant, renewable natural resource with an extremely low decomposition rate
and high strength compared to other natural fibers. Coir is woven into thick
textiles which are applied like blankets on the ground in erosion prone areas.
Geotextiles made from coir are durable, absorb water, resist sunlight,
facilitate seed germination, and are 100% biodegradable. These blankets have
high strength retention and a slow rate of degradation meaning they last for
several years in field applications”.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US">Studies conducted have proven
that coir geotextiles are effective, inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
In one study conducted in 1998 on coir geo textiles, Schuerholz found out that
coir retained 20% of its strength a year later<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and 90% humidity whereas jute biodegraded fully after eight weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In another study, conducted in Kerala, India,
with a farmer community in 2005, scientists found out that coir combined with
local grass<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>prevents soil erosion.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _GoBack;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">CoirGreen geotextiles have varying densities depending on
their application, but as a whole they serve as slope stabilization agents
prior to re-vegetation. CoirGreen geotextiles promote new vegetation by
absorbing water and preventing topsoil from drying out. They absorb solar
radiation just like natural soil, and unlike geosynthetic materials, they
provide good soil support for up to three years, allowing natural vegetation to
become established. The greater the geotextile density, the steeper the
embankments it can be utilized on. Applications have included ski slopes and
bottom reinforcing material in water courses. </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Separation application in rural
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and wetland environments</span></span></div>
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From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has
moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer.
However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost.<br />
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Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to
become an essential item in the society. More than 280 million tons of
plastic were manufactured in 2012. In fact, according to a report by the
British Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society the amount of
plastic manufactured in the first 10 years of the 21st century is equal
to the entire amount produced in the 20th century.<br />
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Plastic is an environmental nightmare. The chemical building blocks
that make plastics so versatile are the same components that harm people
and the environment. For example:<br />
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• Chemicals added to plastics are absorbed by human bodies. Some of
these compounds have been found to alter hormones or have other negative
human health effects.<br />
• Plastic debris, laced with chemicals are often ingested by marine animals and can injure or poison wildlife.<br />
• Floating plastic waste, which can survive for thousands of years in
water, serves as mini transportation devices for invasive species,
disrupting habitats.<br />
• Plastic buried deep in landfills can leach harmful chemicals that spread into groundwater.<br />
• Around 4 percent of the world’s oil production is used as a feedstock
to make plastics, and a similar amount is consumed as energy in the
process<br />
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Plastic is widely used in agriculture and the plastic pot has become a
common sight in flower gardens, greenhouses and nurseries. At
CoirGreen, we have always been driven to create products that are
environmentally sustainable and this mindset led us to create the coir
pot as an environmentally friendly alternative to the plastic pot.<br />
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CoirGreen pots (CG pots) are 100% biodegradable and transform into
organic matter on decomposing. They are made for use in horticultural
farms, flower gardens, greenhouses, and nurseries. The coir pot provides
nutrients like zinc, magnesium, copper and iron, all beneficial to
healthy plant growth, and its high resistance to mold is great for
greenhouses. Commercial growers can use the pots to grow plants-
skipping the transplanting step which often leads to ‘transplant shock’.<br />
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Plants growing in traditional plastic pots tend to develop tightly
massed root systems that do not take full advantage of the allocated
growing area. If grown in coir pots, plants grow throughout the whole
pot, and grow into the pot wall. Once the roots reach the outer edge of
the wall, they stop growing out and continue to grow inside the pot;
contact with the air stops the roots from growing, root buds start to
appear and secondary roots start to develop throughout the pot. This
phenomenon is known as “aerial root pruning”.<br />
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If roots are not exposed to air (aerial root pruning) they continue
to grow around the container in a constricted pattern. The roots may
spiral, twist, kink or become strangled. When the plant is later
installed it will likely fail to establish a normal root structure, and
instead will have reduced uptake of water and nutrients. Eventually
abnormal growth should be obvious and could cause the plant to fail.
Damaged root systems also cause leaves to turn yellow or brown, shrivel
or drop. Healthy, highly branched root structures allow a plant to more
efficiently uptake water and nutrients while increasing growth and
overall plant health. A strong root system will make a plant better
able to establish itself when installed in a restoration project.<br />
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Benefits of using CG Organic Coir Pots<br />
● Pots remain stable above ground for a year and biodegrade in the soil after 2 – 3 months<br />
● Pots add texture to the soil as they degrade<br />
● Can also be added to the compost heap as a valuable source of carbon (brown material)<br />
● Plants grown in these pots benefit from air pruning<br />
● Plant roots will grow through the pot walls, encouraging a strong root system.<br />
● There is no transplanting shock<br />
● Ideal for cucurbits and courgettes in particular<br />
● Absorbs water better<br />
● Moderates moisture and increase microbial activity<br />
● Has high tensile strength and lignin content<br />
● Is environmentally sustainable<br />
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Contact CoirGreen for more information on Coir Pots ( marketing (AT) coirgreen (DOT) com<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">More information on CoirGreen's Biodegradable products, please visit <a href="http://www.coirgreen.com/">www.coirgreen.com</a>. </span></span></div>
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