Isn't it typical that the spot taking the most heat gives up first? Reminds me of car brake pads wearing out faster in city driving from constant use and heat. I had to replace mine every year when I commuted daily, but on long trips they held up fine. Tracking those cycles would probably show a clear spike in wear at the stress points.

So is the thickness the main thing that decides which method works?

That bit from @joel_kelly about boxing up plastic waste is so real, it's not just florals. You see it EVERYWHERE now. It's like our whole life is built on these single-use items that JUST pile up. From the foam bricks to all that clamshell packaging, you get this heavy feeling you're leaving a permanent mess behind.

Saying it "helps more people enjoy nature" is weird when paving over it literally covers up the nature part. Smooth walkways just turn a trail into a sidewalk, which defeats the whole point.

My hydration is so bad, I get thirsty in the shower.