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Concrete, Cement, Admixtures
News Release from: Aggregate Industries UK | Subject: Aggregates, ready-mixed concrete
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 May 2007
New guide to sustainable solutions
Aggregate Industries' new sustainable product brochure is now available.
The high-quality 26-page brochure showcases Aggregate Industries businesses which have a wide range of products with especially strong sustainability credentials, in recognition of the increasing customer requirement to highlight environmental performance A founding member of the UK Green Building Council, Aggregate Industries has created an instantly recognisable icon and strapline, 'sustainable solutions that won't cost the earth' to highlight the products and services which satisfy its sustainability criteria
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Brands displaying the icon include: Charcon EcoPave, EcoKerb and SuDS, Masterblock Enviroblock, Fyfestone Enviromasonry, Bradstone Old Town Chelsea Cobble and Bardon Superflex.
Products can also be found within its aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt ranges.
The products can be specified for a wide range of sectors from sports and leisure to infrastructure, residential and commercial building.
Dr Miles Watkins, Aggregate Industries' director of group environmental and corporate social responsibility, says: "Sustainability is an integral element of our overall business strategy.
In response to growing demand, we have developed a variety of products with considerably enhanced sustainability performance over the standard market place offerings.
"The products detailed in the brochure represent the beginning of what we see as an expanding line of developments, designed to help meet the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM', LEED, CEEQUAL, Agenda 21 principles and other drivers for our customers".
As an indication of its commitment to the environment and sustainability, Aggregate Industries has agreed a target of net reductions within its production processes, beginning with reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The target is to reach a 12.5% reduction per tonne of production by the end of 2010.
It has also introduced comprehensive programmes on biodiversity, carbon management and community engagement.
For a copy of the brochure visit the website or call 01530 512294.
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