Port of Aberdeen partners with Recycl8 on sustainable construction initiative
Port of Aberdeen, in partnership with Aberdeenshire based sustainable technology firm Recycl8, announce the successful completion of their first joint project.
The project involved Recycl8, in conjunction with Inverurie Precast, manufacture concrete blocks for the North Harbour South Breakwater defences in addition to carrying out essential slipway repairs across the port's North Harbour.
Recycl8 was selected for the project due to their unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, which aligns perfectly with the port's goal to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040.
“We are investing heavily in becoming a leading exemplar in environmental stewardship and sustainability, and Recycl8’s work on the slipway repair supports that ambition.”
John Wilson, Head of Engineering, Port of Aberdeen, said: “Our vision is to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040, and that requires new and innovative ways of working. We are investing heavily in becoming a leading exemplar in environmental stewardship and sustainability, and Recycl8’s work on the slipway repair supports that ambition.”
Recycl8 also collaborated with construction materials specialists, Breedon Group, to supply their patented sustainable, lower carbon R8 Mix concrete.
“We are thrilled to have carried out our first small scale marine project with Port of Aberdeen and to be able to offer a solution which contributes to their environmental sustainability goals.”
Mark Gillespie, CEO, Recycl8, added: “We are thrilled to have carried out our first small scale marine project with Port of Aberdeen and to be able to offer a solution which contributes to their environmental sustainability goals. We believe that our R8 Mix is the future of sustainable construction.
“It is fantastic for Recycl8 to be involved in such an infrastructure development in Aberdeen and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Port of Aberdeen and supporting them in future marine projects.”
