BioD-Rolls are natural and biodegradable coconut fiber (coir) logs used for effective erosion control. These rolls are made from coir fiber densely packed into a tubular outer netting made with bristle coir twine with 2 in. by 2in. openings. The BioD-Roll coir logs are available in three different diameters. The 12-in diameter coir log is […]
RoLanka’s BioD-Medium is a natural, biodegradable by-products from the coconut fiber industry. This natural coir potting soil is used for nurseries, landscaping, and soil bioengineering applications. This product is the coir pith (dust) which is left over particles from the extraction of fiber from fresh water cured coconut husks. Aged coir pith has properties sustainable
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BioD-Mat is a 100% biodegradable soil erosion control blanket. The blanket is woven from machine-spun bristle coir fiber twines that provides higher resistance upon installation while supporting growth and development of vegetation. These products have the longevity of 4 to 6 years. They allow designers to go beyond the design limits of other types of
BioD-Block is an excellent tool for soil bio engineering applications and successful vegetated soil-lift construction. The BioD-Block system is made of densely packed mattress coir fibers with an attached woven coir blanket. The blanket is attached to the coir block on three out of four sides, leaving the fourth side open to fill with dirt.
Sediment pollution Even with the current strict erosion and sediment control regulations, sediment is still the main source of water pollution. Some of the main contributors to current sediment pollution are the poor restoration techniques utilized in storm water discharge channels/ditches in many construction sites. Poor channel restoration Effective slope stabilization techniques are utilized in many construction
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We often hear environmentalists and people in general talk about issues like ozone degradation, air pollution, plastic pollution, water scarcity and deforestation. No doubt, all these problems are massive, and they do exist. But are we neglecting something by focusing solely on these problems? If studies are to be believed, yes we are! Look closer,
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Ask any homeowner (and the plants in their garden) and they will tell you how much they hate weeds. Weeds are like those guests at a home party, who gate-crash it in a very bad way. Like, do we even want you? And they don’t leave, even when the party is over, until you literally throw
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When it comes to soil erosion control, there’s no shortage of options. From synthetic, non-degradable mats to their natural, biodegradable counterparts, you’re almost spoiled for choice when it comes to erosion control options.
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It was only last year when California was an unfortunate victim of the biggest wildfires in its history, as the destructive fires burned 1.3 million acres of land and about 10,000 structures in different counties statewide. Experts were left stunned at the extent of damage these fires caused. Deeming it as THE period when Hephaestus raged
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Reinforcement turfs are devices used in erosion-vulnerable areas and wetlands to decrease soil erosion, increase soil stabilization and promote long-term vegetation growth.
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