Materials supplier Aggregate Industries has launched its onsite asphalt material, Foamix Eco, which it says can achieve 'carbon neutral status'.
The product launch follows a recent trial (pictured) in partnership with Lancashire County Council.
Aggregate Industries said the new product builds on its Foamix solution and follows extensive R&D development in collaboration with biogenic bitumen supplier Nynas and 'carbon negative' aggregate supplier OCO Technology.
It added that the solution incorporates a high percentage of recycled materials, so it is not only less reliant on virgin material but also requires less energy in the production due to its cold-lay manufacturing process.
Thomas Edgcumbe, Aggregate Industries’ managing director for surfacing solutions, said: ‘After rigorous research and development, coupled with live manufacturing and installation trials in partnership with Lancashire County Council, the new carbon neutral Foamix Eco is the most sustainable and lowest carbon asphalt construction material to date, and we are delighted to be launching it to market.
‘This new addition to our asphalt offering demonstrates our steadfast commitment to leading the construction industry towards a more sustainable and eco-conscious future.’
Paul Binks, asset manager, highways for Lancashire County Council, said: ‘Working with a supply chain that takes a proactive approach to develop products and solutions, is imperative for local authorities to reach our net zero targets. Foamix Eco is a great demonstration of this.’
Aggregate Industries said Foamix Eco can be manufactured and laid onsite where construction is taking place using mobile mixing plants, meaning the team can re-process locally sourced planings from the existing road asset.
It added that the product can be laid in one single lift up to 150mm thick using conventional surfacing equipment and laying techniques - it does not require any additional specialist labour.
The firm said that when using onsite recycling and working closely with its supply chain, the technology can achieve 'carbon neutrality across stages A1 - A5 in the building life cycle'.
