Presto Geosystems has developed a hard-surfaced recycled glass pavement called FilterPave, that can help manage rainwater and parking lot runoff.
A special process renders the recycled glass used in the pavement into smooth-edged harder-than-stone aggregate glass that is safe for plants and animals and is 38% porous. The porosity acts as filtration making water cleaner for storage or routing into lakes and streams.
Implications - Now more than ever, consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and demanding that all companies become accountable for their effects on the environment. Businesses should all consider publicizing their environmental awareness and green initiatives, as well as create recycled products that are safe for the environment.
Absorbent Pavement
FilterPave Assists with Rainwater Management and Runoff
Trend Themes
1. Environmental Consciousness - Companies should publicize their environmental awareness and green initiatives to meet growing consumer demand.
2. Recycled Products - There is an opportunity to create safe and recycled products that are beneficial to the environment.
3. Rainwater Management - Innovations like FilterPave can assist in managing rainwater and parking lot runoff, providing opportunities for sustainable water management.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can incorporate environmentally friendly materials and practices to meet the demand for sustainable infrastructure.
2. Green Technology - The development of recycled and environmentally friendly products opens up opportunities for the green technology industry to grow and innovate.
3. Sustainable Water Management - The use of technologies like FilterPave can revolutionize how rainwater and runoff are managed, creating opportunities in the sustainable water management industry.