Ecogrid Explained
Ecogrid, known as Ecoraster[1] to most of Europe, is a type of plastic, permeable paving grid used in the construction of parking lots, walkways and other outdoor surfaces.
Ecogrid is marketed as a green technology because it is designed to reduce harmful stormwater runoff and is made with post-consumer plastic to reduce waste.[2] Ecoraster was trade marked by Purus Plastics in 2008.[3]
Ecogrid is made from specially selected plastics that are recycled in their Bavarian production centre.[4] It has a locking mechanism that secures one grid to the next. There are many fill types for this kind of grid system but mainly they are:
References
- Web site: Ecoraster - Transportation Solutions. Ecoraster.
- Web site: Ecoraster Permeable Paving Benefits. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180829231648/https://www.ecorastergrid.com/ . 2018-08-29 . 3 September 2020. EcorastGrid.com.
- Web site: Ecoraster 0798740. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160609153529/https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/ . 2016-06-09 . EUIPO.
- Web site: Ecogrid. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20050723010908/http://www.ecogrid.co.uk:80/ . 2005-07-23 . Company website.
- Web site: Resin Bound Gravel | Outdoor Resin Stone Paving.
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