Monday, August 17, 2009

Greenroofs Save Water

Greenroofs can make your city more environmentally friendly. Many American cities are beginning to incorporate them into their planning ordinances because they recognize that, planting a rooftop garden can offset heat, increase city biodiversity and decrease stormwater runoff. Studies show that a greenroof can retain from 30-75 percent more water from storms than a building without one. Read the article

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