Looking to renovate your home sustainably? Here, John Pearce, Director of Oltco, the UK’s leading sustainable resin bound driveway specialist, explains how using a resin-bound surface on your driveway, footpaths, balcony, and more, can contribute to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, with a positive impact on the environment, compared to more traditional methods.
Recycle Bound: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions
At Oltco, we are proud to be innovators of the world’s first multi-award-winning Recycle Bound solution, our strongest system, developed exclusively in-house. Recycle Bound was created to help safeguard the planet while providing more sustainable solution options for outdoor spaces. This groundbreaking product incorporates recycled plastics, such as plastic bottles, packaging, and straws, into a mix of stone and aggregates. Each square metre of Recycle Bound contains the equivalent of 3,000 plastic straws, significantly reducing plastic waste in the environment. To date, Oltco has already recycled the equivalent of 500,000,000 plastic straws in surfaces across the country utilising this surface solution.
Recycle Bound is not only eco-friendly but also highly durable. It is SUDS compliant and has a melting point of 250 degrees, meaning that even a heatwave will not melt the plastic and cause damage to your surface. Recycle Bound is ideal for many outdoor surfaces, including pathways, pool surrounds, and driveways.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Resin bound surfaces offer numerous benefits for property owners, with one of the key advantages being their role as a type of Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS). Resin bound surfaces enhance water infiltration, promoting effective drainage and preventing flooding issues, a common problem with traditional surfaces like concrete and gravel. The porous properties of a resin bound driveway prevent the build-up of water on the surfaces, minimising puddles and staining, and reducing weed growth in surrounding areas.
Guaranteed Quality and Durability
Oltco’s resin and Recycle Bound solutions are guaranteed for up to 20 years against cracking, loose stones, colour change, oil damage, UV degradation, frost damage, and workmanship. This long-term guarantee means fewer replacements and repairs, significantly reducing waste and the environmental impact associated with frequent renovations. The durability of the surface also means that it is a cost-effective option for homeowners.
By choosing Oltco, you are not only enhancing your home’s aesthetic appeal but also contributing to a more sustainable future. Our resin-bound surfaces, especially with our innovative Recycle Bound technology, provide eco-friendly, durable, and visually stunning solutions for your home renovation needs.
Embrace Eco-Friendly Home Renovations Today
To arrange a visit or learn more about our sustainable solutions, call 0800 040 7795. Embrace eco-friendly home renovations with Oltco’s innovative resin-bound solutions and make a positive impact on the environment.
