As municipalities, developers, and environmental engineers seek sustainable solutions for managing stormwater and preserving natural landscapes, green infrastructure has become a key strategy in modern land development. Beyond its environmental benefits, today’s green infrastructure projects are designed to enhance visual appeal while delivering robust, long-term erosion control.
At MKB Company, we supply a full line of erosion control products that support the implementation of high-performing green infrastructure systems. These innovative solutions not only protect natural resources but also align with LEED credits, low-impact development (LID) standards, and regulatory compliance.
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The New Standard: Green Infrastructure That Works and Looks Good
Green infrastructure integrates vegetation, soil, and engineered systems to mimic natural processes and manage water runoff at its source. Unlike traditional gray infrastructure, which often prioritizes function over form, green infrastructure combines ecological health with aesthetics.
From bioswales and rain gardens to vegetated slopes and shoreline stabilization, the best systems deliver:
- Erosion control that protects water quality and nearby ecosystems
- Stormwater management that reduces runoff and flooding
- Visually appealing green spaces that support community use and biodiversity
MKB Green Infrastructure Solutions
MKB Company is proud to offer a range of erosion control solutions purpose-built for green infrastructure applications. Whether you’re stabilizing a vegetated channel or restoring a streambank, our products deliver performance you can count on:
Featured Applications: Bioswales, Channel Protection & Biofiltration Systems
Bioswales, vegetated channels, and biofiltration systems are integral to modern green infrastructure, combining visual appeal with essential stormwater management functions. These systems slow, filter, and absorb runoff while supporting native vegetation that enhances the surrounding environment.
As water is directed through defined pathways—like bioswales or engineered channels—maintaining soil stability becomes increasingly important. In high-flow areas, conventional vegetation alone often struggles to establish, leading to erosion and long-term degradation. That’s where channel protection plays a critical role. By reinforcing these vulnerable zones, it helps vegetation take root and thrive under intense hydraulic stress, ultimately preserving the integrity of the landscape.
In addition to channel stabilization, biofiltration systems provide another layer of environmental benefit—particularly in areas with high pollutant loads. These systems use organic media and plant-based processes to capture and neutralize contaminants before runoff reaches its final discharge point.
To support these diverse applications, MKB Company offers a complete line of high-performance products engineered for bioswale development, channel bed protection, and stormwater filtration:
- GroSoxx – These pre-seeded mesh tubes contain a blend of growing media and native vegetation. GroSoxx stabilizes slopes and channels, withstands high flow velocities, and promotes vegetation for lasting erosion control. Perfect for use in bioswales, high-flow channel applications, or biofiltration systems, where organic filter media and vegetation work together to treat stormwater runoff at its source
- EnviroSoxx – Designed for targeted pollutant removal, EnviroSoxx are filled with proprietary media that treat runoff for hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and excess nutrients. Perfect for industrial or high-traffic areas, these socks can be integrated directly into bioswale or channel protection systems to enhance filtration and improve runoff quality. EnviroSoxx can also be configured for custom filtration designs to treat both point and non-point source pollution in stormwater flows.
Gabion Applications for Shoreline and Waterway Protection
Gabions are a proven technique for securing vulnerable shorelines and channel banks, especially in environments where variable water levels and powerful flow rates challenge traditional erosion control efforts. Typically constructed from wire mesh cages filled with rocks or other durable materials, gabions serve as both a structural foundation and erosion barrier in a wide variety of settings.
MKB Company takes this classic concept a step further by incorporating Filtrexx GroSoxx into gabion structures. This innovation combines the structural resilience of hard armoring with the ecological benefits of vegetation. By filling durable mesh tubes with nutrient-rich growing media and placing them inside gabion baskets, GroSoxx-based gabions provide immediate erosion protection while also supporting long-term plant establishment.
These systems are ideal for locations with strong hydraulic forces—such as riverbanks, tidal areas, or stormwater channels—where vegetation alone struggles to take root. Optional drip irrigation can be added to support early plant growth, enhancing the system’s ability to reinforce itself over time.
Designed to perform under high shear stress, GroSoxx gabions offer a hybrid alternative to traditional methods, delivering lasting stability with a natural, vegetated appearance—meeting both performance and aesthetic goals in modern green infrastructure projects.
GreenLoxx® Systems: Living Solutions for Walls, Slopes, and Shorelines
When it comes to stabilizing steep grades, vulnerable shorelines, or exposed embankments, it’s critical to choose a solution that balances durability with ecological sensitivity. MKB Company’s GreenLoxx systems offer a sustainable alternative to concrete and other hardscaping methods, combining the strength of structural support with the environmental benefits of vegetation.
GreenLoxx is engineered to deliver reliable erosion control and structural stabilization—without sacrificing the natural look of the surrounding landscape. These systems are ideal for projects seeking both practical performance and visual appeal.
Ideal Use Cases
GreenLoxx® can be applied across a wide range of land development and infrastructure projects:
- Steep slopes and embankments where soil stability and erosion control are top priorities.
- Shorelines and streambanks where protecting the water’s edge and fostering plant growth is essential.
- Vegetated retaining walls in commercial or residential settings that need a soft alternative to traditional materials.
- Transportation corridors and roadside slopes where aesthetics and safety go hand in hand.
Your Green Infrastructure Partner for What’s Ahead
As the demand for sustainable, high-performance land development continues to grow, green infrastructure offers a clear path forward—delivering environmental protection, visual appeal, and long-term site resilience. At MKB Company, we’re proud to provide innovative erosion control solutions that meet the evolving needs of engineers, developers, and municipalities alike. From bioswales and biofiltration systems to vegetated slopes, gabions, and living retaining walls, our product lineup is engineered to support smarter, greener projects.
Ready to future-proof your site with products that work in harmony with nature? Partner with MKB Company for green infrastructure solutions that perform beautifully—for years to come.
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