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Mike Bigness (left) with fellow scouts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe graduating scout worked with fellow troop members and his assistant scoutmaster, Frank Capella, to create a green \u201cwelcome mat\u201d for the Chittenango local library complete with stones, flowers and shrubbery. Traffic Safety Store helped them obtain a bulk order of recycled parking blocks, in neutral grey, at a price that fit their budget.\n\nBecause rubber parking blocks are only 16 lbs a piece and designed for DIY-installation, Michael and his troop were able to install 25 blocks with just a few common tools. They chose lag bolts with anchors, included with their purchase, because lag bolts can be unscrewed and released from the pavement anchors. This will allow the library to uninstall and remove the blocks for snow plowing.\n\n \n\n
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Assistant scoutmaster, Frank Capella, installing new blocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n \n\nThe revived parking area invites library guests and improves the environment. It increases impervious surface, in the form of mulch, rocks, and plants, which decreases stormwater runoff. The new vegetation, moreover, can thrive without additional watering. By installing 100% recycled blocks, Michael and Troop 11 helped rescue 400 lbs of discarded tires from landfills. Because the new blocks have improved elasticity, compared to concrete, and have been dyed rather than painted, the library can expect to keep them for years to come.\n\n \n\n
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