Sustainable progress
The Mineral Products Association recently reported that in the UK, the aggregates industry is making strides in sustainability.
A report from the Mineral Products Association has shown that in the UK, the aggregates industry has taken major steps in its sustainability. The report said that the industry has a good record on recycling, emissions and environmental management, which will grow more important in the years to come.
Quarry restoration was highlighted as a major positive, with 469 hectares of land restored to priority habitat so far, and another 2,748 hectares planned to be restored to the same standards.