In this Flood Solutions article, we explore some modern flood protection strategies that not only safeguard property and people but also work with the environment, reduce waste, and align with your organisation’s sustainability goals.#
1. Choose Low-Waste, Reusable Products
Modern flood defence products like the NOAQ Boxwall offer a smarter, cleaner alternative to sandbags. They’re:
- Reusable across multiple seasons
- Stackable and compact for storage
- Quick to deploy (up to 200m/hour with 2 people)
- Free from the landfill waste that often comes with single-use solutions
For health and safety teams under pressure to deliver both performance and sustainability, these kinds of products tick both boxes, unlike traditional methods like sandbags, which due to their single-use nature only add to the levels of waste associated with water damage.
2. Work with Natural Water Flow
Rather than trying to block or divert water unnaturally, good design works with the existing environment:
- Drain guards like the Witches Hat stop leaves and debris from clogging gullies, allowing water to drain away naturally.
- Permeable surfaces reduce surface water runoff.
- Rain gardens or swales can be used in commercial landscaping to channel excess water into green spaces rather than car parks or entryways.
3. Plan for Resilience, Not Just Resistance
Traditional barriers can reduce risk in the short term, but true resilience includes:
- Long-term material choices (e.g. waterproof interiors)
- Raised electrical systems
- Clear action plans for staff during a flood event
Products like the NOAQ Boxwall support this kind of adaptive strategy by being portable, scalable, and non-invasive, you can react quickly without making permanent changes to your site.
4. Protect People, Property, and the Planet
The best thing about sustainable flood protection it that is reduces disruption and risk across the board, while still keeping in mind your eco-credentials. When your site stays open, dry, and operational, everyone wins:
- Less downtime
- Lower clean-up costs
- Fewer safety hazards
- Fewer environmental impacts from contaminated runoff or damaged infrastructure
Final Thoughts
If you’re a site or facilities manager looking for dependable, low-impact solutions to flooding, it’s worth investing in products that do more than hold back water.
Need tailored advice?
Contact Flood Solutions UK for product recommendations that meet your site’s safety and sustainability needs.
