Comparing carbon footprints: Geotube® containers vs. rocks for shoreline protection
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Geotube or Rocks — which do you think offers a lower carbon footprint when constructing a breakwater structure?
How long can a Geotube® shoreline protection system last?
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Nearly 25 years ago, Geotube® containers were installed at Atlantic City, New Jersey to protect more than a mile of shoreline and the famous boardwalk from storms and extreme high tides.
Geotube® shoreline system protects historic New Jersey lighthouse
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Over the past several decades, the shoreline around the East Point Lighthouse has receded continually, posing a major threat to the more-than-170-year-old landmark.
More than a sandbag: Geotube® containers protect shorelines, restore beaches, create wetlands and more.
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Geotube® containers are a proven, cost-effective solution that not only protects shorelines from erosion, but rebuilds beaches and reclaims land from bodies of water for recreational, residential and industrial purposes.