RONACRETE ECO TREE PIT – NEW PRODUCT FROM RONACRETE
Ronacrete
has introduced a new product to its range of
resin paving products. Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
is not only
helpful to the environment by facilitating the planting of trees in
urban areas but has other sustainable features – a truly ‘green’
product.
Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit has a concentrated formulation - reducing packaging,
emissions and transportation costs. Ronacrete Eco Tree Pit is SuDS
compliant, its high porosity allowing the tree to feed and remain
healthy, it also allows for root movement so the tree can grow. The
resin also has unique hydrophilic properties which not only mean that
it can be laid in wet/inclement conditions but that recycled
aggregate can be used straight after it has been washed. Because
there is no need for a complicated drying procedure this makes using
recycled aggregates a much more practical proposition. Also as the
aggregate used does not need to be dry there is no necessity for the
burning of fossil fuels, again reducing the amount of carbon
emissions into the atmosphere.
“Our
research and development team has been working for some time to
formulate a more sustainable tree pit resin and we are delighted with
the result. Ronacrete Eco Tree Pit reduces carbon emissions, fuel
usage, packaging and waste materials while providing the ideal
protection for trees which are so beneficial to the environment,
particularly in urban areas.”
What is Ronacrete Eco
Tree Pit?
Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
is
a natural aggregate finish surround for planted trees in public and
private areas. Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
is
an
alternative to traditional costly metal grilles which are difficult
to walk on and can become a storage space for hazardous and unsavoury
items of
litter. Unlike the grilles it has no salvage value so will not be
stolen or damaged.
The
Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
surrounds
the tree in a solid yet flexible construction that is easily swept
clean and its porous structure allows rainwater to seep immediately
through to the root system feeding the tree and reducing the burden
of surface water drainage. The system is suitable for walking on
(less slippery than grating) and for light vehicle traffic.
Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
system
reduces the carbon footprint by:
Decreasing
transport costs
All
weather application – reduces downtime, no need to return to site
Concentrated
formulation – weighs less, takes up less space meaning fewer trips
and uses less fuel
Manufactured
in the UK
Less
resources and waste
Concentrated
formulation means less packaging required
Reduced
packaging means less waste
Waste
from packaging is recycled
Packaging
is made from completely recyclable materials
Lower
emissions
Containers
made from bio-polymers
No
dried aggregates required – so no burning of fossil fuels
Container
designed for automated filling - quicker and more energy efficient
Why is
tree planting so important in urban areas?
Trees
are beautiful to behold – providing homes for a variety of
wildlife. Their large leaf canopies slow down rainwater’s progress
– reducing flash flooding.
They
absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of photosynthesis,
cleaning the air and reducing temperatures.
Trees
release oxygen into the atmosphere, catch dust and pollutants in
their leaves, reduce smog formation and absorb radiant energy from
the sun, reducing the
incidence of asthma, skin cancer and stress-related illness.
The
Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
system
can help make all these things possible.
Sustainable
features
Concentrated
formulation reducing emissions, packaging and fuel
Highly
porous allowing tree to feed
–
SuDs
compliant
Dried
aggregates not essential –
less
burning of fossil fuels
Existing
wet aggregate can be recycled
Allows
for tree growth and root movement
Manufactured
in the UK – no air and sea freight
Other key features
Hydrophilic,
can be laid in wet conditions – reducing downtime and saving
money
A
cost effective alternative to metal tree grilles – eliminates
costs from theft, no salvage value
Eliminates
glass, needles, hazardous materials and other litter –
reduces
maintenance costs
Ronacrete
has introduced a new product to its range of
resin paving products. Ronacrete
Eco Tree Pit
is not only
helpful to the environment by facilitating the planting of trees in
urban areas but has other sustainable features – a truly ‘green’
product.
