Not many people realize the environmental benefits of resin-bound pavement because it’s often confused with resin-bonded pavement and looks similar to normal paving materials. To answer the question of whether resin-bound pavement is eco-friendly, let’s take a look at the various perks and attributes permeable pavement can bring to your municipality.

Stormwater Drainage

The primary benefit of heavy-duty permeable paving is that it allows water to easily drain through it and back into the soil rather than having to direct it toward a drain where it falls into a sewer. Allowing the water to easily drain where it lands prevents flooding and keeps the water clean so that the surrounding environment can flourish. In many cities, a common issue with sewer drainage systems is that it picks up all sorts of hazardous pollutants and chemicals as the water travels to the drain.

Recyclability

Another aspect that makes resin-bound pavement eco-friendly is how recyclable it is. Permeable pavers can be reused or broken down into aggregates, such as gravel, for different applications as necessary. This reduces waste and ensures permeable pavement remains accessible. In fact, broken pavers can be reused to create mosaic-like designs that bring a truly unique look to an area.

Easy Maintenance

Lastly, permeable pavement doesn’t require extensive resources to maintain. Oftentimes, permeable pavement just needs to be cleared of debris or power washed to get dirt and debris out from the cracks between pavers. That water used to clean the material will then easily drain through the pavement and return to the soil, indirectly watering the greenery and plants around your municipality.

Protects Plants



Many cities and towns make efforts to add greenery around their municipality to bring the soothing joy of nature to the concrete jungle. Permeable aggregates are invaluable for protecting these plants’ roots from being damaged while still allowing them to easily receive the water they need to survive.