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Background image showing Envirolok being used in a terraced garden.

THE ENVIROLOK ADVANTAGE VS. RETAINING WALLS

  • Low Impact Erosion Control: Envirolok's erosion control, soil retention and vegetated retaining walls can be installed without extensive footings, backfill and drainage systems. Minimal excavation allows Envirolok to be installed in limited access areas with little impact to the land.

  • Simple Installation: Envirolok is designed for quick, easy installation. Simply set the bags, compact, install the spikes and repeat. Vegetate as you go or after installation is completed.

  • Eco-Friendly: Unlike traditional retaining walls, green living walls contribute to reducing carbon emissions, filtering pollutants, and promoting biodiversity, aligning with the sustainable ethos of solutions like Envirolok's geobag systems​.

  • Aesthetic Appeal: Transforming spaces into lush, green sanctuaries, living walls offer a visually pleasing alternative with a natural ambiance.

  • Temperature Regulation: A green retaining wall's natural insulation properties help in regulating temperature.

Hover over the images below to see additional benefits of the Envirolok system.

Close up of the tan bag technology used in the Envirolok system.

SIMPLE

Envirolok is designed for quick, easy installation. Simply set the bags, compact, install the spikes and repeat. Vegetate as you go or after installation is completed.

SIMPLE

Shoreline example of Envirolok.

FLEXIBLE

Envirolok's erosion control and soil retetaintion systems can be applied to a variety of project types at any scale. Bags can be easily placed to follow existing landforms and work around existing trees and structures.

FLEXIBLE

Fully vegetated Envirolok shown with native flowers and used for streambank stabilization.

SUSTAINABLE

In addition to having a lower carbon footprint than concrete technologies, Envirolok’s vegetative solution can provide natural habitat, promote pollinators, filter runoff, and continually sequesters carbon.

SUSTAINABLE

Background image of an Envirolok project showcasing it as a low-impact erosion control solution.

LOW IMPACT

Envirolok's erosion control, soil retention and vegetated retaining walls can be installed without extensive footings, backfill and drainage systems. Minimal excavation allows Envirolok to be installed in limited access areas with little impact to the land.

LOW IMPACT EROSION CONTROL

Close up and overhead view of Envirolok's tan bags.

TAN BAG TECHNOLOGY

Envirolok’s tan color blends into nature and is proven to reduce heat inside and out, retaining more moisture and promoting vigorous plant growth.

TAN BAG TECHNOLOGY

CONNECTION

Envirolok’s connection system provides superior strength and proven durability. Our open washer design will allow plant roots to grow through, further reinforcing the system. The spikes create a quick installation process that can easily connect to advanced reinforcement systems.

CONNECTION

Image of the Envirolok bag fill process.

BAG FILL

While other systems use compost, which breaks down quickly, causing slumping, we recommend a simple sand and topsoil mix. This mix is non-proprietary and can be customized to ensure local availability to the site.

BAG FILL

Envirolok project on a waterfront showing the beginning stages of vegetation.

VEGETATION OPTIONS

The Envirolok system allows for a variety of vegetation application methods to fit any budget, site condition, and aesthetic. Our in-house plant experts are here to help find the right solution for your site.

VEGETATION OPTIONS

FULL SUPPORT

From real-time estimates and fully engineered designs to installation support and maintenance reviews, the Envirolok Team is here to support our clients every step of the way. Our team of engineers, LEED accredited professionals and industry experts work with you to create a lasting solution.

FULL SUPPORT

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