Funke 'Golpla'

Grass reinforcement

Golpla is the leading grass reinforcement product on the market, for use on areas required for car parking, access roads, footpaths, etc.

The foundation required is dictated by prevailing ground conditions, as well as the weight of the vehicles to be carried etc., but will typically consist of a layer of crushed stone followed by a layer of rootzone (sand/soil mix), over which the GOLPLA is laid and then infilled with topsoil and seeded.
The Golpla system is permeable and will permit a permanent green sward to be sustained. Golpla is frequently stone filled, to maintain drainage as well as preventing compaction and migration. Golpla can be delivered pre-grown with fully established grass for instant effect.'

Material/s: recycled high density polyproylene HDPP)
Environmental statement: none
BRE Ecopoints: unrated
Green Guide rating: unrated
Environmental certification: none
3rd party accreditation: none
3rd party product endorsement: none
Quality certification:
Reusability / Recyclability: recyclable
Recycled content to ISO 14021: 100%
Life expectancy unknown
Substitute for or new
materials / method:
virgin material
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Country/s of manufacture: Germany
UK distribution location: Northants.
Alternative products: Grass reinforcement
Further information:
Information last updated: Wednesday 30th, April 2008
Manufacturer's evidence rating:*
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Funke / KS Profiles
Address: Funke Kunststoffe GmbH, Siegenbeckstraße 15, D-59071 Hamm-Uentrop, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 2388 3071-0
Fax: n/a
Email: info@funkegruppe.de
Website: www.funkegruppe.de/web/english/index.html
Suppliers
Supply chain availability: Importer 

Supplier: Hoofmark (Tyne and Wear)
Telephone: 0191 584 5566
Email: info@hoofmark.co.uk
Website: http://www.hoofmark.co.uk

Supplier: Coronet Turf (pre-grown Golpa) (Hamps.)
Telephone: 01256 771222
Email: coronet@coronet-turf.co.uk
Website: http://www.coronet-turf.co.uk/Golpla.htm

The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:

- Abiotic depletion - Acidification
- Global warming - Eutrophication
- Ozone layer deplection Yes Solid Waste
- Human toxicity - Radioactivity
- Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity - Minerals extraction
- Terrestial exotoxicity - Water extraction
- Photochemical oxidation    

 

*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).