With Earth day coming soon, now’s a good time to talk about the environmental benefits of using recycled materials for your driveway:
- Reduced Use of Natural Resources: Recycling reduces the need for more natural resources like gravel or mined asphalt. This can help to preserve natural resources while lowering the energy and water consumption needed for material extraction.
- Less Waste in Landfills: Every year, tons of construction waste end up in landfills. Recycled materials like asphalt shingles and old concrete can be reused to make new driveways.
- Lower Carbon Footprint: Manufacturing fresh materials requires extensive energy which often comes from fossil fuels. Recycling old materials takes less energy which leads to a smaller carbon footprint.