Benefits of Permeable Paving for Parking Lots As a first-timer attending the CPA, Canadian Parking Association, conference this past September, the experience was both educational and impressive. Most drivers do not put much thought into the science of the “parking process”. There is, however, a multi-faceted, technologically advanced, industry behind…
Climate Change and LID Permeable and Sustainable Paving A recent article in the Water Canada publication highlights the multi-faceted concerns surrounding the decision to include LID alternative and green infrastructure. Most people, especially those reading this blog and Water Canada’s articles, will agree that weather patterns are changing largely in…
Fall is Around the Corner | The Ecoraster Grid System Ensures the Outdoors Remain Accessible to All Fall is around the corner! The crisper temperatures and changing colors have people flocking outdoors eager to take advantage of and appreciate all the natural beauty the country has to offer. Municipalities across…
The Ecoraster Paving System | Truly Sustainable Paving Building designs these days are multi-facetted, focusing on factors which include eco-friendly approaches to energy, waste and water. Choosing the appropriate building materials for your project, whether residential, commercial or industrial, involves careful calculations weighing both performance and cost. The concept of…
Setting the Standards – Measuring the Performance of Plastic Permeable Pavers When exploring differences between products there are characteristics and qualities are that readily apparent and those that are not. An educated consumer explores all aspects and, in this day, and age, there is a lot of information that is…
Ecoraster – A tool to help you Install Interlocking Paving Stones Interlocking permeable paving stones are often used within landscaping designs for driveways, walkways, patios and more. They are a popular surfacing product for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The permeable aspect of the unit interlocking pavers is very important…
The Benefits of Ecoraster’s Permeable Paving System in the Summer The warm, long, sunny days of summer are welcomed after the long winter. Summer is a time to dream. Many of us have teenaged memories of lying on grassy hills, watching the clouds and talking about our aspirations, the future…
Does Punishment or Reward Work Best? | Sustainable Building Alternatives for Stormwater Runoff Does punishment or reward work best? The importance of reducing runoff by managing more stormwater on site is now widely accepted. Climate change, which is adversely affecting weather patterns, and is leading to rain falls that are…
Gravel Stabilization & Sustainable Paving Gravel is a readily available and versatile building material. It is often used for surface type applications due to the fact that it is usually readily available and affordable. Gravel surfaces are permeable and allow the rainwater to enter the ground where it lands, recharging…
Plastic Bag Waste & Storm Water Runoff Solution The recent opinion piece, “Community Conversations: Driveways, the environment and individual choices”, http://belmont.wickedlocal.com/news/20180522/community-conversations-driveways-environment-and-individual-choices, focuses in part on a recent town hall meeting discussion on banning plastic grocery bags. Plastic bags contaminate the Earth’s waters and greatly damage the aquatic ecosystems. Communities across…
