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Purple SOLO ®

A recyclable and recycled road surface to de-waterproof roads

January 2023

Purple SOLO ®

A recyclable and recycled road surface to de-waterproof roads

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date January 31, 2023
From France
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications

The solution aims to provide a sustainable, profitable and environmentally viable alternative to the construction sector in terms of flooring for small, medium and large players in this sector. This solution is based on strong regulatory obligations and on an increasingly important awareness of environmental problems and in particular those related to recycling. Today for every 3 parking spaces, Purple diverts 1 ton of waste from landfill and/or incineration. It thus achieves an average carbon gain of 3.4 tonnes.

The Environmental Benefits

  • 40l of water stored per m2
  • 1 ton of waste reuse for 3 parking slots
  • Waterproof of 2000 l/ha/s
  • Carbon gain of 3.4 tonnes for every 3 parking spaces created
  • Raw material from 100% ultimate plastic waste

The Financial Benefits

  • Up to 48% less expensive than asphalt with an equivalent solution
  • 50 year lifespan

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Activity Region

  • Headquarters
  • Activity

Company Profile

Purple Alternative Surface

Nous développons et déployons des solutions de revêtements de sol modulaires, perméables et écologiques.

Headquarters 90300 Valdoie, France
Type Startup or self-employed
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