Travis Perkins, one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants, are aiming to lead the way in sustainable construction materials by trialling Ecoblend – an innovative aggregate solution made with up to 30% recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste to produce MOT Type 1.

An initial 25,000 bags of Ecoblend will be available in selected South East and South West branches, providing customers with a more environmentally-conscious alternative to traditional aggregates.

The trial is delivered in partnership with Day Aggregates, a major UK supplier to the builders’ merchant and construction sectors. Ecoblend blends conventional Type 1 quarried material with processed recycled content sourced locally, including crushed concrete and asphalt, and is produced to BS EN and Highways Specifications standards.

Additional environmental benefits include reduced landfill demand, minimized extraction of virgin materials, and preservation of natural resources. The product is packaged in black bags made from 50% certified recycled polymer, reflecting its sustainable credentials.

Mr Duffy commented: ‘At Travis Perkins, we understand an increasing number of builders and construction firms are looking for new approaches to improve their sustainability, and often it’s what their customers demand too.

‘This is just one way in which we are staying ahead of the curve and delivering on our Building for Better vision, reducing environmental impact without compromising on the quality and performance our customers rely on. Some other merchants make green claims, but at Travis Perkins, we are proud to put our credentials in writing with verifiable statements.’

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