For this reason let’s talk about the whole truth concerning poured concrete vs. concrete pavers when used as a driveway. It’s important to realize both systems are relying on Portland cement.

Concrete companies mix small stone chips, coarse sand, Portland cement and dry pigments together with a precise amount of water. The mix is poured into molds to make the brick or larger pavers.

After two years of research, the team found that the sustainable concrete pavers could be made of up to 15% unrecyclable plastic chips that were sourced from EcoPlastics Delaware. “I think these ...