Sustainable landscaping, erosion control and reforestation

Root Pouch erosion control sacks provide a more sustainable and environmentally sound alternative to plastic sand bags. Erosion control sacks can be used for many remedial and esthetic projects, including erosion, fire damage repair, river and stream embankment repair, reforestation, hillside repair and beautification and sustainable landscaping uses. They are effective in all types of terrain, and can also withstand submersion in water.

eco friendly erosion control sacks

Root Pouch products are lightweight and breathable, providing a healthy growing medium for all forms of plant life. Erosion control sacks can be used to stabilize natural areas and replant or reforest them in a single step. Because the sacks are designed to degrade harmlessly over time, there is no need to clean up plastic waste from the area after the project is completed. For reforestation projects, the patented geotextile will break down to allow the plant to take root in its natural environment.

How to Use

Root Pouch erosion control sacks can be used wherever ordinary plastic sand bags are used, including embankments, hillsides and even in waterways such as streams and rivers. Ideal for maintaining stability and creating more attractive landscape profiles, Root Pouch products can be used without incurring the environmental damage associated with plastic bags. Unlike plastic sandbags, Root Pouch erosion control sacks can be used as a healthy growing medium for plants and trees, allowing you to stabilize and reforest an area simultaneously. Because the sacks degrade over time, no environmental cleanup is required.

FAQs

Why are Root Pouch erosion control sacks better for the environment than plastic sand bags?

Root Pouch erosion control sacks are made of a unique, fabric-like geotextile created from reclaimed plastic fibers and recycled natural materials. The only erosion control product made from 100% recycled material, the production of these sacks save tons of plastic bottles from our landfills. Root Pouch erosion control sacks also save the environment from damage caused by plastic substances leaching toxins into the environment.

How quickly do Root Pouch erosion control sacks break down?

Root Pouch erosion control sacks are available in a range of geotextiles with four different lifespans. Depending on the material, sacks will degrade after 15-20 months, 18-24 months, three to four years or five to six years. At the end of their lifespan, the sacks will degrade, allowing any planted material to grow through and take root in the natural environment.