Month: April 2022

Since its beginning in February 2022, the war in Ukraine has had a ripple effect on global logistics and supply chains across many industries, including revegetation. 

Transport delays and volatile pricing have led to a widespread shortage of imported hydromulch products and ingredients, with disastrous impacts for international brands and the contractors who rely on them. Contractors around Australia are reporting they cannot access the hydromulch brands they’ve been using for years, placing  their committed revegetation projects at risk.

In contrast, contractors using locally manufactured products have been able to circumvent global supply chain interruptions and price fluctuations, and ultimately maintain productivity in their businesses.

At EnviroStraw, our commitment to local sourcing and manufacturing lets us produce and supply our award-winning hydromulch with minimal exposure to logistical complications, so we always have the supply you need to do business.

Our soil scientists have developed a range of hydromulch products proven to establish rapid germination and plant growth, meaning we never sacrifice quality for quantity.

One of our award-winning all-in-one-bag solutions, BFM Complete, combines the benefits of a hydraulic growth media, bonded fibre matrix and biotic growth amendment, delivering long-term, self-sustaining revegetation results and soil protection.

Switching to EnviroStraw is the best way for contractors to protect their businesses from the impact of product and ingredient shortages, now and in the future.

To find out more about our hydromulch range, contact our soil scientists on 1300 868 669.

The war in Ukraine has led to EU sanctions against Russia, driving up fertiliser prices across the globe – and if your fertiliser of choice is manufactured outside of Australia, it could be cause for concern.

According to Trade Data Monitor and Bloomberg’s Green Markets, Russia – a top exporter of key fertiliser ingredients such as urea, ammonia and potash – produced almost one-fifth of fertiliser exports in 2021.

The scarcity of alternative fertiliser sources suggests that ongoing price increases are likely, particularly for products which are imported or manufactured from imported ingredients.

If you are currently using imported products, now is the time to switch to an Australian-made Bio Fertiliser solution designed for the revegetation industry and protect your business from the imminent price rises.

For contractors and site owners, the benefits of using our Australian-made all-in-one-bag products, BFM Complete and EnviroMatrix ECM, are extensive.

Achieve better results

EnviroStraw’s all-in-one-bag solutions are the only products on the market specifically designed to revegetate construction sites, mine sites and other severely disturbed soils in a holistic way. With a suite of purpose-designed microbes, soil conditioners, biostimulants, wetting agents, sources of slow-release nitrogen and trace elements in each bag, these products are primed to deliver long-term self-sustaining revegetation outcomes. Check out our case studies.

Reduce costs

Our focus on achieving long-term self-sustaining outcomes also translates into better value for money, cutting out unnecessary costs without compromising on effectiveness. Even while fertiliser costs are rising, EnviroStraw is giving contractors an opportunity to reduce their revegetation project costs at several touchpoints. The all-in-one-bag design reduces product transport requirements by reducing the number of pallets shipped to site, while increased product mix rates also increase coverage area, reduce CO2 emissions, and save time and water in the application process.

Support the Australian environment and economy

EnviroStraw solutions are made for Australian conditions and manufactured right here in Australia. Designed to deliver maximum benefit for the environment, our products won’t leach or volatise into the surrounding environment, keeping contractors compliant and site owners satisfied.

With a seemingly inevitable price rise on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to consider alternatives to your existing fertiliser solutions. Contact the EnviroStraw team here or call 1300 868 669 to speak to one of our soil scientists.

The revegetation industry is constantly growing and changing, and there’s never a shortage of new and exciting developments. At EnviroStraw, we are committed to seeking out and adopting the latest products and technologies and optimising outcomes for our clients.

The introduction of a new breed of bioenergetic microbes is among the latest and most exciting innovations in soil science – and one that could change the face of eroded, degraded soil for good. 

No matter the type of projects you work on or the current condition of your worksite, the impact of bioenergetic microbes on soil is worth exploring. 

Bioenergetic microbes: an overview 

Bioenergetic microbes are designed to develop and multiply more quickly than other microbes, improving soil health and rates of plant establishment in a number of ways. 

Increasing nutrient bioavailability, cycling and flow into plants (NUE)
Bioenergetic microbes, which are now included in the EnviroStraw product range, increase nutrient absorption from the soil into the plants, speeding up the process of revegetative growth.

Increasing soil fertility faster
Microbes increase soil fertility by incorporating air, minerals and nitrogenous compounds and encourage growth by providing plants with essential elements and minerals. 

Improving water use efficiency (WUE) and infiltration
Improving WUE and infiltration is the key to managing and successfully revegetating hydrophobic and compacted soils. 

Accelerating beneficial bacterial, fungal and mycorrhizal growth
Bioenergetic microbes help to create a healthy rhizosphere around plant roots and stimulate natural beneficial microorganisms, in turn increasing the root microbiome in the soil.

Increasing the germination energy and seedling resilience
Microbes increase the likelihood of seed germination and survival, in turn increasing the effectiveness of revegetation efforts generally. 

Increasing carbon sequestration
Soil carbon sequestration – the process by which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere and stored in the soil – promotes healthy plant root systems and increases the soil’s water storage capacity. 

Bioenergetic microbes in the EnviroStraw mix 

Bioenergetic microbes are a recent addition to the EnviroStraw product mix stemming from our ongoing research and development, and an integral component of the BioGrowth™ regenerative revegetation program.

They multiply faster, inoculating the soil with many thousands more microbes. The increased number of microbes then go about their business of rebalancing the soil, ensuring the establishing vegetation thrives in symbiosis with the microbes.

Our EnviroMatrix ECM Biotic Growth Amendment and BFM Complete Biotic Growth Amendment products both include bioenergetic microbes. Both these products are designed to enhance revegetation on highly disturbed soils such as those found on mine sites and infrastructure projects.

The BioGrowth™ regenerative revegetation program delivers four significant long-term benefits:

Fast establishment of the cover crop and pasture plant species.
Fast establishment is critical to the success of a revegetation program. 

These new generation bioenergetic microbes enhance this process by balancing seed strike and building a large underground biomass, providing organic carbon and essential nutrients for recycling, increased water holding capacity conditioning the soil for the next species of plants.

Native vegetation establishment
Native plants provide support for native ecosystems, making them essential for biodiversity preservation and sustainability.  

Minimal erosion risk
Native plants grow deep root systems which minimise the risk of erosion and protect against drought and other adverse weather conditions, providing long-term support for the native ecosystem. 

Self-sustaining outcomes
Increasing concentrations of carbon and globulin – otherwise known as nature’s glue and cement – is part of the process of creating self-sustaining outcomes, delivering three key benefits: 

• Reduced watering requirements 
• Reduced weed management requirements 
• Reduced fertiliser reapplication

The team at EnviroStraw are excited to have the opportunity to bring cutting-edge science to the revegetation industry, enabling site owners to rebuild damaged and disturbed soils in a more natural, efficient and cost-effective way.

Do you need a holistic soil revegetation solution for your work site? If so, speak to one of our friendly soil scientists today for more information on how our products can help. 

Landfill waste is an ongoing problem that poses a serious threat to our native environment and its inhabitants. The soil scientists at EnviroStraw undertake ongoing research to counteract this problem, creating products that support native vegetation and environmental restoration. 

After an extensive X Research and Development (R&D) program, we’re excited to announce our plans to divert cellulose fibre from landfill for incorporation in our revolutionary new hydromulch range. 

This motion reflects our commitment to supporting the revegetation and recycling industries by transforming waste into products that facilitate the natural regeneration of the environment. 

By recycling cellulose fibre back into soil, our new range will not only reduce landfill waste quantities, but also create a new nutrient source for native vegetation. 

Other key product improvements include:

• Increased shoot distance.
• Increased viscosity of the hydromulch slurry.
• Increased water holding capacity.
• The ability to reabsorb water, unlike other single-use cellulose fibres.
• Improved erosion control with better mulch fibre entanglement.
• Increased concentration of the plant mineral silica, which is lacking in most soils. This aids plants in the uptake of minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and zinc and improves plant photosynthesis. 

These benefits combined ultimately deliver better regenerative outcomes for contractors and clients, and on a broader scale, better environmental outcomes long-term.

To find out more about our new cellulose fibre product range, call us on 1300 868 669 or fill out our contact form.