As of January 2023, there are over 16,000 verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products globally, indicating an increase of around 28% from the start of 2022 (eco-platform). EPDs are becoming more and more popular across the construction...
In Scotland, we’re spoilt with architectural gems everywhere. In Edinburgh and Glasgow in particular, we walk through streets surrounded by buildings that are hundreds or even thousands of years old on a daily basis without a second thought. These buildings...
We have become the first in the UK to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration for our recycled aggregates. The intention of an EPD is to be able to report and compare independently verified data about the environmental performance of our products all the way from...
According to a 2021 World Economic Forum survey, over 65% of consumers prefer more sustainable products. Within our industry there’s a growing understanding of the imperative to switch to circular practices as resources dwindle.  However, in 2020, only 20% of the...
In this blog, we're uncovering the real problem with recycled aggregates. For the last few decades, recycled aggregates have gone through a serious transformation. From the ‘rough and ready’ early days of dry crushing and screening, demand has driven innovation in...
It’s easy to look back on how things used to be and forget how far we have come. 50 years ago, our everyday lives would have been almost unimaginable. The changes along the way that have brought us to this point have been necessary if not a little uncomfortable at...
One of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the circular economy. This is to be applauded. As the pressure mounts on virgin aggregates, the focus must shift to recycling construction waste and the greater...
March the 18th marks Global Recycling Day and you might be thinking that it's counterintuitive to be talking about waste but waste streams are the raw materials of recycled products. We all have a duty of care to manage our waste responsibly in order to protect the...
If you were to think of the most abundant resources in the world, sand would surely come to mind. It’s everywhere, from vast sprawling beaches and scenic lakes to abundant river beds - and not to mention the seemingly never ending deserts across the World. This...
It doesn’t matter who we are, starting a business is always going to be a complex undertaking. From finding a quality USP and setting out a comprehensive business plan to actually turning a profit, getting a company off the ground can feel like a daunting task. This...