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Anthony Snoddy, owner of GreenMoxie Australia Pty Ltd in Perth, Australia, provides clients with geotextiles for fences and construction site markers. Anthony Snoddy is committed to promoting a more sustainable environment by manufacturing these products, which have many uses beyond building roads and reinforcing embankments: Geotextiles have also become an alternative to traditional options for preventing coastal soil erosion.
Geotextiles have been used in road construction since ancient Egyptian times. Today, these woven or non-woven permeable fabrics are used in paving, construction, and drainage, among other applications. Most construction projects use some form of geotextile as a part of reinforcing, protecting, sealing, and draining surfaces.
In coastal areas, geotextiles can be used to prevent soil erosion. Wind, waves, tides, currents, changes in sea level, and human activities all contribute to the degradation of shorelines. Traditional coastal structures used to prevent erosion (such as seawalls and revetment) are not environmentally sustainable. Geotextiles, which are lightweight and less expensive, are a more environmentally-friendly alternative.
Unlike building structures that experience disrepair after exposure to the elements, these permeable fabrics are more resistant to the adverse chemical and biological reactions that occur on coastlines. Because they allow for water flow and soil reinforcement, they can be used near embankments, dams, and waterways.
Ultimately, geotextiles are a better alternative to conventional structures. They are more environmentally-friendly, construction-friendly, and cost-effective options for protecting coastlines.
