Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone ECO Retaining Wall System

Island Block & Paving

About this product

Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone ECO Retaining Wall System

TOP 3 Benefits:

• Eco-toxicity
• Post Consumer Recycled Content
• Durability

Island Block & Paving's Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone Blocks for the Future are manufactured with 37.68% recycled glass aggregate, which is a by-product derived from recycled glass container bottles.

The use of recycled glass in products results in reduction of cement and mined sand usage, and further reduces CO2 emissions. It also provides a cost-effective reduction in the total amount of mixed glass waste being sent to landfill. The products  are available in different colours and surface finishes.

Recycled Content
Post-consumer: 37.68%

Achievements:

Health & Ecotoxicity

• No Toxicity Issues of Concern

LCA

Life Cycle Analysis - Water

• Water footprint available

Life Cycle Analysis - Resources

• Designed for recycling or reuse
• Post-consumer recycled content

Life Cycle Analysis - Greenhouse Gas

• Carbon footprint available
• 'Net Zero' carbon

Corporate Social Responsibility

• ≤15 year warranty
• All marketing environmental claims verified accurate
• Complies with Australian law
• Complies with relevant social and environmental laws of the country of operation
• Complies with South African law
• Environmental Management System
• Manufacturer take back policy
• Manufacturer take back policy (verified)
• Market Acceptance
• Replacement parts available

Australian Made

• Made in Australia from majority Aust. components

Ratings Tools

• Earthcheck
• Green Star AU - GBCA
• IS Rating - ISCA
• LEED - USGBC

More information:

The product is GreenTag GreenRate Level A Certified under Scheme A21.

Issues of Concern/Red Lights (if needed) The products have successfully passed the relevant GreenTag Standard's Cautionary Assessment Process and no issues of concern or red lights comments exist regarding the toxicity of the products.

CarbonRate Zero certification is a result of combination of carbon reduction initiatives in action coupled with purchased carbon offsets.

Rating tools relevance:

Green Star® Australia "Buildings" v1.0 Rating tool:

• Credit 6: Responsible Structure
• Credit 7: Responsible Envelope
• Credit 9: Responsible Finishes

Green Star® Australia "Design & As Built v1.3" Rating Tools Credits:

• Credit 21: Sustainable Products

Green Star® Australia "Interiors v1.3" Rating Tools Credits:

• Credit 21: Sustainable Products

Green Star® Australia "Performance 1.2" Rating Tools Credit:

• Credit 21: Procurement & Purchasing (Refurbishment Materials)

IWBI® WELL v1.0 Features (PHD™ Available):
Recognized for Features:

• Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety (Part 1)
• Feature 97 Material Transparency (Part 1)

Compliant Technical Document (Audited) for Feature/s:

• Feature 11 Fundamental Material Safety (Part 1, 5)
• Feature 25 Toxic Material Reduction (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

IWBI® WELL v2.0 Features (PHD™ Available):
Recognized for Feature/s:

• X07 Materials Transparency (Parts 1, 3)
• X08 Materials Optimization (Part 2)

Compliant Technical Document (Audited) for Feature/s:

• X07 Materials Transparency (Part 2)
• X08 Materials Optimization (Part 1)

IS® v1.2:

• Mat-2 Environmentally Labelled Products and Supply Chain

IS® Design & As-Built v2.1:

• Rso-7 Sustainability Labelled Products and Supply Chains

LEED® v4.0 for Building Design and Construction Rating Tool:
MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Declarations (EN 15804 + ISO 14025 EPD Available):

• Option 1: Environmental Product Declarations

MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients (PHD™ Available):

• Option 1: Material Ingredient Reporting and,
• Option 2: International ACP - REACH Optimization

LEED® v4.1 for Building Design and Construction Rating Tool:
MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Declarations (EN 15804 + ISO 14025 EPD Available):

• Option 1: Environmental Product Declarations,

MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients (PHD™ Available):

• Option 1: Material Ingredient Reporting and,
• Option 2: International ACP - REACH Optimization

EarthCheck Rating Tool:

• Sustainable Materials