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Building Sustainable Infrastructure

Best Practice Advice on Recycled Material Use.

NTRO's Best Practice Advice on Recycled Material Use in Road, Rail, Port and Airport Infrastructure provides an independent, expert review on safely and effectively incorporating recycled materials into transport infrastructure. Building upon ARRB's extensive research, this guidance examines the potential applications and benefits of various recycled materials, promoting sustainable construction practices.

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Why NTRO's Best Practice Advice Matters

This guidance empowers engineers, planners, and policymakers to make informed decisions about integrating recycled materials into transport projects. By leveraging this advice, stakeholders can enhance infrastructure sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to more resilient and cost-effective transport networks.

Comprehensive Material Analysis

The report evaluates ten recycled materials—including crushed concrete and brick, recycled crushed glass, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), crumb rubber, ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, bottom ash, recycled solid organics, recycled ballast, and recycled plastics—for their suitability in transport infrastructure.

Technical Review and Assessment

Part A of the report provides a detailed technical assessment of each material, offering insights into their performance characteristics and best use cases.

Sustainability Impact Evaluation

Part B examines the environmental and economic benefits of using these recycled materials, highlighting their role in promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.

Practical Fact Sheets

Accompanying the report are fact sheets for each material, summarising key findings and providing actionable guidance for practitioners.

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Sustainable road material samples inside the NTRO laboratory.
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Learn more about recycled materials.

Engage with NTRO today to learn more about our Best Practice Advice to advance the use of recycled materials in your transport infrastructure projects.

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