On March 5th of this year, the Toronto Star published a front page article titled “Water is the New Fire”. The article and its featured headline clearly validate the growing interest and tremendous importance in changing our ways to include Green Infrastructure, Low Impact Development and Fusion Landscaping. For almost…
We are in the clasps of a long and prolonged winter, unlike what we have become accustomed to these last few years. If you are looking for a way to get a jump start on the Spring construction season, Ecoraster may just offer you the solution. Ecoraster has many unique…
Times they are a changing… Climate as we once knew it is changing. Seasons are shifting; Temperatures are fluctuating; Weather patterns are changing; Rain events are increasing in frequency and volume and the increasing of the Earth’s temperature is affecting all the ecosystems; land, sea and air. Our generation realizes…
This year, 2018, it has been said that the pavement is plagued by potholes. The fluctuating temperatures and unstable weather systems have forced the City of Toronto maintenance department to repair 8000 potholes as of January 15,2018. Potholes develop on solid surfaces found on roads, paths and parking lots. The…
Changing weather patterns are affecting winter as we know it. Gone are the days of snow starting late in October and lasting until March. Gone are the huge snow piles from our childhood and consistently freezing temperatures. Climate change is real, and it is being felt by most as changing…
New Years is an “interesting” time. People make resolutions based on past experiences and future goals. Often these resolutions center around personal goals such as losing weight, practicing patience and learning a new skill. Sometimes resolutions are made as teams or in groups; think dragon boat racing, triathlons or healthy…
Are you a landscaper who is always looking for new and innovative ways to provide the best for your customers? There are many ways in which Ecoraster can be incorporated into residential and commercial/industrial projects either as an affordable, long-lasting and fully sustainable alternative to traditional paving and ground…
When living in Canada and most of North America it is imperative that all outdoor products chosen are winter weather friendly. Sad, for some, but true, winter weather can last for months. Frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and the commonly known freeze-thaw cycle are all factors that must be considered when…
How often do you get to do something that will continue to make an impact for months, years and even decades to come? Human nature is such that we want to do the right thing-we are driven to do good. Using sustainable products and alternatives is something we can be…
Most people will agree that climate change is real and is one of the contributing factors to the changing weather patterns that are found world-wide. Until now, most of the reactions have been reactive; trying to deal with the damaging effects of flooding, trying to cool the earth and reverse…
