MLKL
Jeongdae Kim
MLKL is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective technique for the protection of habitats that are threatened by erosion. To stabilise the soil, compostable modules that incorporate seed capsules (from quick-rooting plants) are attached to eroding slopes in a form of netting. Shortly after, the growing roots provide support, while the modules degrade. The specific shape permits narrow or wide netting, depending on the degree of erosion. MLKL are produced using waste materials such as straw, manure, hair and foliage.
Award winner 2014 in the category »Nachwuchs«
»In many parts of the world, the erosion of fertile soil layers by heavy rain is an increasingly frequent issue. In contrast to the ugly concrete blocks that have previously been used for embankments, this module is integrated with compostable seed capsules and is thus ecological, functional, economical and, in a natural way, beautiful.«
Theresa Keilhacker, jury member
