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…
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…
It is hard to believe 2017 is slowly wrapping up. Reflecting back, this has been quite the eventful year and the weather has been front and center for most of the world. Areas that have been too dry are suffering through devastating fires; areas that have been too wet are…
Although it is more pleasant to work outdoors in the nice weather, installing Ecoraster during the rainy, cold weather does not affect the strength or integrity of the finished Ecoraster surface. Ecoraster provides the perfect solution for those “last minute” outdoor projects, whether they are the DIYer type home and…
Eco-friendly LID Paving is Making a Strong Impact in Ontario The Province of Ontario is one of the main leaders in the promotion, acceptance, and inclusion of LID alternatives and green infrastructure. Green groups, sustainability teams and even student run initiatives can be found across the province in all sectors…
Post originally published by: www.jdnews.com Jacksonville, NC posted August 14, 2017 07:05AM Redevelopment project planned for Shell Rock Landing boating access to expand parking area. HUBERT | An Onslow County boating access that is heavily used but has little parking will soon be getting an upgrade. A redevelopment project is…
The increasing focus on climate change has more people looking to green infrastructure and LID alternatives as a way to manage storm water on site and reduce the damaging and often costly effects of runoff. In Canada, LID and porous paving has been embraced positively and the Canadian government is…
