The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) has released a new Pavement Note for July 2020. This issue focuses on the Reduced Environmental Impact of Concrete Pavements. 

This Pavement Note summarises the latest findings which compare sustainability aspects of key heavy-duty pavement options. It provides agencies and decision-makers with information to assist in meeting sustainability targets.

Use of Recycled Materials was a key talking point for this latest Pavement Note, providing insight into on how agencies are able to meet sustainability targets. Key points included: 

• Lower Environmental Footprint
• CO2  Absorption
• Lower Heat Island
• Energy Saving
• Low Noise
• Resilience
• Recycling
• Fuel Savings

These aspects provide a key breakdown of the importance of reducing the environmental impact of the 

View the document here.