Tarmac 'Finepath'

Pathway surfacing

‘A hydraulically bound material that's both a binder and surface course. Ideal for towpaths and footpaths as an alternative to black ash and other decorative surfaces. Available in a range of colours. ‘

Material/s: aggregate, blast furnace slag and steel slag.
Environmental statement: no
BRE Ecopoints: unrated
Green Guide rating: unrated
Environmental certification: ISO 14001
3rd party accreditation: none
3rd party product endorsement: none
Quality certification: ISO 9001
Reusability / Recyclability: recyclable
Recycled content to ISO 14021: 25-100%
Life expectancy unknown
Substitute for or new
materials / method:
virgin road surface material
Downloads: example sheet
Codes of Practice:
Workmanship Work Section:
Country/s of manufacture: UK
UK distribution location: various
Alternative products: Road finishes
Further information:
Information last updated: Saturday 3rd, May 2008
Manufacturer's evidence rating:*
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Tarmac Ltd
Address: Millfields Road, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, WV4 6JP
Telephone: 01902 382348
Fax: 01902 382552
Email: enquiries@tarmac.co.uk
Website: www.tarmac.co.uk/Recycling
Suppliers
Supply chain availability: Manufacturer & installer 

Supplier: Tarmac Ltd
Telephone: 01902 382348
Email: enquiries@tarmac.co.uk
Website: http://www.tarmac.co.uk/Recycling

The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:

- Abiotic depletion - Acidification
- Global warming - Eutrophication
- Ozone layer deplection Yes Solid Waste
- Human toxicity - Radioactivity
- Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity - Minerals extraction
- Terrestial exotoxicity - Water extraction
- Photochemical oxidation    

 

*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).