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The Environmental Advantages of LID Permeable Paving are Multi-faceted

Canadians are proudly environmentally conscious. The rumblings across the border have only heightened the national commitment to sustainability and increased the focus on making the right choices to reduce the negative impact of climate change. There are many ways to be impactful; from lowering carbon emissions to reducing water consumption…

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Sustainable Paving – Solution for Toronto’s Year Round Weather Cycle

Growing up in Toronto you would always hear the comment that there are two seasons in Toronto; Winter and construction season. Winter is actually a main reason for the constant repair and maintenance that is needed year-round for Ontario roads, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and driving surfaces. The freeze-thaw-freeze cycle…

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Environmental Advantages to LID Permeable Paving

The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has taken the initiative and has said that one main focus in 2017 is to include Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) into new projects. LID is defined as a storm water management approach designed to mimic nature and…

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Why Choose LID Permeable Paving Over Traditional Asphalt Paving

The most common paving surface found in Toronto and the GTA is asphalt. A freshly paved parking lot can look beautiful; dark black surface, clean yellow or white parking lines, with a level and flat surface. In our Canadian climate, it doesn’t take long for the asphalt parking surface to…

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