Green Technologies
Our substrates maximize root growth and save up to 60% water
Green Technologies produces and markets substrates or growing media for urban gardening. Its trade names in America are: GreenFLAKES and GreenFOAM. They have been used profusely in green roofs, green walls, interior and exterior arrangements. GreenFLAKES has the capacity to retain at least 38% of air and up to 60% of water, promotes excellent root growth and prevents excessive loss of irrigation water, saves electricity, improves the thermal performance of buildings , absorbs large amounts of CO2 and thereby improves the environment, in addition to beautifying the environment.
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Due to its versatility in different applications, GreenFLAKES has received artistic and decoration awards around the world.
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In short, GreenFLAKES is your best ally because it:
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Generates significant water savings.
Reduces maintenance costs.
Facilitates the maintenance of green areas in public spaces.
Facilitates its application in non-traditional green areas, such as green roofs or vertical gardens.
Reduces the mortality rate of ornamental plants.
Generates the possibility of exporting live plants, with light and inert soils.
Increase the useful life of the plant.
Retains Water
Being 2% solid and 98% empty, it can retain up to 60% of water which it easily releases to plants.
Promotes Air Retention
The cells that make up the substrate have 2% solids and 98% voids. GreenFLAKES® is ultralight and thermal insulating.
It is Inert
The substrate is cared for throughout its production process, preventing it from becoming contaminated.
Environmentally Friendly Foam
It does not contaminate water and is compostable.