The startup manufactures permeable pavement reservoirs and structural filter media that significantly reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality. Their technology addresses urban flooding, erosion, and harmful algal blooms while lowering costs and enhancing pollutant removal in permeable pavement systems.
Funding
$650K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional pavement systems contribute to stormwater runoff, leading to urban flooding, erosion, and water pollution. Conventional methods of managing stormwater often involve costly and space-intensive infrastructure. Existing permeable pavement solutions can be expensive to install and may not effectively remove pollutants.
Solution
PaverGuide offers a 100% recycled plastic structural chamber designed to be a base for permeable pavements. The PaverGuide system reduces stormwater runoff at the source by storing water for infiltration into the subsoil, improving water quality. The product decreases excavation and labor during installation, while increasing the lifespan of permeable paver systems. Its high void ratio allows it to store a significant amount of runoff in a small space, reducing the need for extensive open-graded stone.
Target Audience
The primary customers are contractors, municipalities, and developers seeking sustainable and cost-effective stormwater management solutions for permeable pavement projects.
Features
- Made from 100% post-industrial recycled plastic, replacing non-renewable aggregate.
- High void ratio (90%) for efficient stormwater storage.
- Lightweight design (7 pounds per 20" x 24" grid) for easy, manual placement.
- Features designed to increase paver block installation productivity.
- Increases the lifespan of permeable paver systems.
- Reduces excavation requirements.