Environmental Impact
Sustainability & Carbon Impact
Infrastructure solutions with minimal environmental impact through circular economy principles
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Impact Comparison
Indicative comparison. The Rosehill figure is derived from an independently verified product carbon footprint of 0.41 kg CO₂e/kg (≈307 kg/m³ at 750 kg/m³); concrete and HDPE values are indicative industry benchmarks.
Circular Economy
Material & Lifecycle Story
90% Recycled Content, Engineered for Performance
Our drainage systems are manufactured from end-of-life rubber — including heavy plant tracks, industrial tyres, and tyre rubber — diverting waste from landfill and transforming it into high-performance infrastructure. The cold-cure manufacturing process requires minimal energy input compared to traditional concrete or plastic alternatives.
- 90% recycled rubber content, zero virgin rubber
- Cold-cure process, minimal energy manufacturing
- 60+ year design life reduces replacement demand
- UK-based production, shorter supply chains
- Recyclable at end of service life
Materials
- 90% recycled rubber from end-of-life sources
- Diverts waste from landfill and incineration
Manufacturing
- Cold-cure process, minimal energy input
- UK-based production reduces transport emissions
Installation
- Reduced plant and equipment requirements on site
- Rapid deployment reduces site disruption
End of Life
- Recyclable or can be left in-situ
- Supports circular economy principles
Certifications
Environmental Credentials
Independent verification and compliance with environmental standards
Product Carbon Footprint
Independently verified cradle-to-grave assessment by the National Composites Centre to the GHG Protocol (EF 3.1), reviewed by Fishwick Environmental.
0.41 kg CO₂e / kg verified
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system ensures consistent environmental performance and manufacturing standards.
Certified quality management
BREEAM & LEED Compatible
Materials contribute to green building certification credits across multiple assessment categories.
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