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

  1. ↑ "Ecoraster - Transportation Solutions". Ecoraster.
  2. ↑ "Ecoraster Permeable Paving Benefits". EcorastGrid.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ecoraster 0798740". EUIPO. Archived from the original on 2016-06-09.
  4. ↑ "Ecogrid". Company website. Archived from the original on 2005-07-23.
  5. ↑ "Resin Bound Gravel | Outdoor Resin Stone Paving".
  6. ↑ "Resin Bound Gravel". www.resinboundgravel.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
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