Green Options » stormwater

Hydro Stormbloc Modules Look Like Milk Crates, Act Like Sponges

Tina Casey — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:43:49 +0000

Sometimes the solution to a complicated problem arrives in a simple form, and that’s the case with Hydro International’s Hydro Stormbloc system. The Stormbloc modules look like nothing more than oversized milk crates but they could help some communities finally resolve chronic stormwater flooding problems that have bedeviled them for years, and harvest rainwater for recycling, to boot.

Bo the First Dog, Bo the Water Dog, Bo the Green Dog?

Tina Casey — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:39:45 +0000

The Obamas aren’t the first family to get a dog, but they are among the few families who have had to get their dog under a microscope. As long as we’re analyzing every microscopic detail about Bo the Portuguese Water Dog, let’s put on a green filter and see what turns up. Hmmm…interesting that President Obama and his family woud choose a breed with “water” in its name…

Could This Paving Stone Save Your Life?

Tina Casey — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:04:38 +0000

What does driveway sealant have in common with aerosol cans — and what’s that got to do with paving stones, anyways? Here’s a hint: The first two can mess you up with invisible airborne contaminants. As for paving stones, at least you can see them coming when they go airborne.

Duck with me below the fold to find out more about reducing the environmental and health hazards of driveway sealant and aerosol cans - and how paving stones can help.