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Looking for a permeable paver? How about a sustainable way to manage erosion control? If so, this section is for you.

ARTICLES

Permeable Clay Pavers

December 12, 2011

Pine Hall Brick’s StormPave permeable clay pavers are green — twice. 


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Rainwater Harvesting Systems

August 01, 2011

 BRAE’s configurable Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reportedly reduce water consumption by up to 65 percent. 


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Permeable Concrete

July 05, 2011
Hydromedia is a new, fast-draining concrete pavement solution engineered to rapidly direct stormwater, a major source of pollution, from streets, parking surfaces, driveways and sidewalks.
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Stormwater Management System

July 04, 2011
Storm Capture is an underground structural precast concrete system for stormwater management.
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Commercial Anti-Scald System

February 23, 2011
Moen Inc.’s Commercial Division has created five new Eco-Performance shower systems that offer a 36 percent water savings from standard systems, the company states.
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Water-Conserving Gel

February 23, 2011
In recent studies, DriWater Inc.’s time-released water gel, DRiWATER Plus with enriched nutrients, enabled plants to establish 69 percent greater root volume while conserving water versus plantings that were hand-watered, the company states.
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Biodegradable Nonwoven Mulch

October 29, 2010
Duflot Industrie, a manufacturer of nonwoven products, has developed a 100 percent natural nonwoven mulch adapted for ground use. 
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Deck Mounted, AC- and DC-Operated Lavatory Models

August 23, 2010
Chicago Faucets has expanded its line of E-Tronic electronic faucets with the addition of two deck-mounted 4-inch centerset lavatory models. 
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Family of Erosion Control Products

April 01, 2010
Leggett & Platt’s Landmark Earth Solutions is a new line of civil engineering products consisting of ScourStop, Safe Slope and BarriCage.
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Larger Composite Landscape Pavers

April 01, 2010
According to the company, the 4-by-8-inch size is popular for large commercial hardscapes such as parking areas, walkways, building entrances and plazas.
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