Concrete flagstones and pavers are durable products that can be recyclable as aggregate, but they demand a lot of energy to produce and transport. Choose quality products so you can amortize those GHG emissions over a longer lifespan. Other eco-responsible choices are available to reduce the environmental impact of creating walkways and patios.

Our recommendations :

1. Choose natural stones mined and shaped locally, to reduce the GHGs related to their transportation. Natural stones come in several colours and textures, in random or regular shapes. The joints between the stones can be filled with polymer sand or groundcover, to suit any style.
2. When choosing flagstones or pavers, select honeycombed products that do not cover the entire soil. Vegetation can be allowed to grow up through the open sections of these water-permeable products, or the openings can be filled with fine gravel. This provides the triple advantage of reducing resource waste, lessening the effects of thermal islands and encouraging rainwater filtration into the soil, reducing the load on public infrastructure.
3. For wide vegetation-free surfaces like patios, choose white or light coloured flagstones or pavers, to lessen the effects of thermal islands, which lower air quality and can have a negative impact on your health. Buying products made with recycled content helps reduce resource waste and the flow of garbage to landfills.

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