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News Release from: Sandtoft Roof Tiles | Subject: RIBA Sustainable Products Conference
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2007
Sandtoft MD to speak at RIBA conference
Simon Oldridge, MD at roof tile manufacturer, Sandtoft has been selected as one of a panel of industry experts to present at the RIBA Sustainable Products Conference.
Simon Oldridge, managing director at environmentally conscious roof tile manufacturer, Sandtoft has been selected as one of a panel of industry experts to present at the RIBA Sustainable Products Conference this Spring In recent years, Sandtoft has initiated an innovative and effective environmental programme that has seen the manufacturer significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its products
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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During the presentation, Mr Oldridge will highlight the significant steps taken by Sandtoft to reduce its impact on the environment - especially with regards to reducing carbon emissions.
Mr Oldridge commented: "The burning of fossil fuels is the primary catalyst for climate change, and all manufacturers have a responsibility to combat global warming through the reduction of our carbon emissions".
In January, Sandtoft issued a Green Resolution, which highlighted the company's environmental action plan for 2007.
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As part of this plan, the manufacturer has already switched to 100 percent renewable electricity for its entire operation, and in February Sandtoft installed 100 percent biodiesel pumps and storage tanks as part of a complete conversion of its fleet to the green fuel.
Intelligent product design also plays a significant role in Sandtoft's plans to offer greener roofing materials, and this is likely to form a focus of Simon Oldridge's presentation at the RIBA event.
The company has continually invested in innovation across its slate, clay and concrete ranges, pioneering the development of interlocking clay roof tiles such as its 20/20 clay product; which can reduce the carbon emissions attributed to the manufacture, transportation and installation of a roof by around 35 percent when compared with a regular clay plain tile.
This reduction is achieved through the 20/20's unique interlocking features, which reduce the amount of product required per roof by over one third, as well as reducing the number of wood battens required by 60 percent.
Mr Oldridge added: "The embodied energy of construction materials is a key component of sustainable building; and through the development of innovative products, manufacturers can play an active role in reducing the CO2 emissions attributed to a construction project".
The RIBA Sustainable Products Conference will take place in Manchester on May 9, and will be attended by construction industry professionals discussing the future of sustainable product development.
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