ECCO Products set out to find solutions to reduce the impact of human construction on our environment . With a focus on increasing water permeability in designed landscapes .
Rain water run-off has become an increasing issue in our modern world , with towns and cities built in such a way that create barriers and
‘ rushpoints ’ in the natural water cycle . Where water once reached the ground ’ s surface and permeated slowly ( and naturally ) through the ground making its way to rivers and streams , it now hits impermeable man-made surfaces such as tarmac , paving , roofs , gutters and more . Here , the water picks up a swathe of debris and pollutants on its journey to the water system via either natural or our man-made centres
The effect of water run-off
Human impact - we are impacted by flashpoints and flooding caused as waterways can no longer handle the speed at which the water reaches them , often bursting river banks or flooding streets . Environmental impact - floods have a large impact on the surrounding environment and vegetation particularly due to the pollutants that are now in the water that would usually have been cleansed by natural permeation and filtration .
ECCO Products have created a range of landscaping solutions that increase water permeability and reduce run-off in designed landscapes using fully recycled materials . Our products support those who wish to create an eco-friendly garden with a modern contemporary finish using materials such as decorative aggregate and artificial grass .