As specialists in natural stone products, and one of the largest importers and distributors of reclaimed cobblestone, our company believes that natural recycled – reclaimed stone supports a healthier, sustainable environment.
The American Society of Landscape Architects web site published this article, Sustainable Residential Design: Using Low-Impact Materials, which discusses how “integrated site design” can improve water, energy efficiency and reduce waste. It explains that new and non-recyclable materials used in homes and landscapes consumes enormous amounts of resources to produce and distribute, and then create additional waste when they are demolished. In addition, homeowners can significantly increase the quality of the environment through the use of innovative low-impact materials. These materials include permeable, recycled, recyclable ,non-toxic materials. Using these materials can minimize consumption of newer materials, enable a continual reuse of limited natural resources, and decrease waste and environmental pollution.
Reclaimed cobblestone, having been kept from landfills, such as Historic European Cobblestone®, is a product that benefits both the homeowner and environment. The way this material is installed plays an equally important role as well. Installations using a natural sub-base and natural joints will assist in permeability (storm water run-off) and percolation. Not to mention that the recycling can continue, as cobblestones set on natural base can be pulled up (deconstructed) and re-installed in other areas if there is a re-design, or even moved to another location!
Give us a call to discuss your specifications and discover how reclaimed cobblestone, and other natural stone materials are a better choice for your project.
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