es such as abaca and coco coir emerged as the most widely used materials for geotextile. Abaca and coco products, for which the Philippines is known as being the top and second biggest sources of, respectively, made value-adding of their wastes, such as fiber or husks, essential in optimizing the commercial value of a single tree. Now, another top dollar-earning farm product, which the Philippines is likewise known for in the world, is being positioned by Adamson University at the forefront of the emerging local geotextile industry. Adding banana fiber into the mix for a stronger, cheaper geotextile 1. what is BACONET
Soil is the blanket of organic matter that holds together and fosters all life on earth. Healthy soil helps fuel plant growth and increases water streamed into groundwaters and watersheds. It is home to a multitude of species and serves as a carbon storagehouse, a function that can help the world fight climate change.
However, in recent decades, the world has been grappling with an accelerated rate of soil erosion and degradation. It is estimated that land as big as a soccer field is lost every five seconds[1] due to erosion. The phenomenon is brought about by excessive and improper logging and other unsustainable practices employed in various industrial pursuits such as agriculture and land development.
To slow down the pace of topsoil depletion and keep nutrients intact, one of the solutions used are erosion control blankets like geotextiles.
In the Philippines, where soil erosion can be fatal given that more than half of the country’s land area is upland, hence, prone to landslides, the raw materials required for the creation of certain kinds of geotextiles are sourced abroad. Thus, there is the added burden from importation fees. The problem fuelled research efforts to create geotextiles using local materials.
At present, bioresources such as abaca and coco coir emerged as the most widely used materials for geotextile. Abaca and coco products, for which the Philippines is known as being the top and second biggest sources of, respectively, made value-adding of their wastes, such as fiber or husks, essential in optimizing the commercial value of a single tree.
Now, another top dollar-earning farm product, which the Philippines is likewise known for in the world, is being positioned by Adamson University at the forefront of the emerging local geotextile industry.
Adding banana fiber into the mix for a stronger, cheaper geotextile
1. what is BACONET
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