Recycled content

Recycled asphalt planings (RAP)

Asphalt is 100% recyclable at its end of life and can be incorporated back into new asphalt. Using these recycled asphalt planings (RAP) in the asphalt production process avoids using virgin aggregates, protecting natural resources for future generations. It also reduces the use of bitumen, supporting the circular economy and reducing carbon emissions.

A338 Bournemouth Spur Road, Dorset

All of the old road materials were incorporated into the reconstruction of the A338 in Bournemouth, Dorset

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Recycled

Reducing emissions

RecyclePlast

Our RecyclePlast asphalt contains additives derived from waste plastics, produced at lower temperatures using our ERA warm mix process.

The chemically modified waste plastic is compatible with bitumen without compromising performance and provides a beneficial use for plastic at the end of its life rather than it going to landfill. RecyclePlast can also be recycled back into new asphalt at the end of its life.

Use of innovative warm mix asphalt

Check out Hanson UK's use of an innovative warm mix asphalt containing chemically treated waste plastic with Cumbria Council and Shell Construction and Road. It is one example of the new low carbon products we are developing and testing as part of our decarbonisation journey.