The coir institute, a division of e.com institute holdings (Pty) Ltd, in partnership with the Coir Board of India was formed to deliver an entire range of environmentally friendly, sustainable coir products to South Africa..
The Coir Institute is creating a market for these products with its twofold strategy of:
- Marketing, Education and Research; and
- Sales.
MARKETING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
As our name “Coir Institute” implies, we are a body dedicated to educating Southern Africa, and eventually the African continent, about coir. We are committed to the value and benefits of Coir, an eco-friendly solution to countless challenges.
The coir industry has been around for centuries, but its benefits have not been widely promoted, let alone tried and tested on the African contenant. Coir is India’s ‘best kept secret’ and the coir institute plans to introduce this environmentally friendly product to new markets, creating sustainability and economic opportunities. This is the coir institute’s driving ambition. Along with educating industry, agriculture and the private sector to coir’s benefits as an eco-friendly solution that resolves challenges such as erosion, coastal defense, revegetation, stabilisation and more; coir products have also made huge steps in solving real life challenges such as providing a solution to housing needs. It’s in this last category where research is being conducted on the possibilities around a product called CoirPly, an alternative to wood that will assist to reduce global deforestation.
The Coir Institute spearheads this informative drive into the African region with the support and co-operation of the Coir Board of India. The Coir Institute is also a member of SALI (South African Landscape Institute) and is in the process of establishing links with various international environmental bodies that also strive to deliver a ‘green’ solution, resolving the challenges facing the planet. Along with educating countries and communities, the Coir Institute assists in the installation of specific solutions by advising on correct installation procedures and offering the necessary support.
SALES
The coir institute partners with various consultants, landscapers, architects, engineers and the like to provide an eco-friendly, at times biodegradable, and cost effective solution to the specific application being investigated. Our consultative approach ensures customers receive a solution that meets all their needs and requirements.
The product is imported from India and is available to the South African market at competitive pricing.
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THE PRODUCTS
• Coir geotextiles
Coir geotextiles consist of a woven textile net of varying compositions - i.e. density. These nets are ideal for slope stabilisation and will assist with revegetation. This product is ideal for soil engineering, erosion control, soil reinforcing, soil stabilisation, water filtration in road drains and land reclamations, storm water channels, road sub-base, wetland environments, concrete column curing and UV protection. Coir Geotextiles protect the earth and promote the growth of vegetation. The woven and unwoven products are eco-friendly and degrade into the soil in time, leaving no negative impact on the environment.
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• Coir logs
Coir Logs are made from 100% natural coir fibre and are used extensively to protect against soil erosion and promote the growth of plants. They are an excellent planting medium, offer sediment control and are safe to wildlife.
Coir logs are ideal for shoreline stabilisation, river bank stabilisation, wetland restoration and landscaping. They can also be used in filtration along dams and river banks.
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• Coir ply
 
Coir Ply is an alternative to traditional wood and is made from coir that is impregnated with phenolic resin and limited pre-treated plantation timber veneers. Its key differentiators are that it is eco-friendly. Coir Ply can be used for home and office interiors, including cupboards, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, cots, study units, wall panelling, false ceilings, partitions, display panels, roofing and the construction of houses.
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