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National Highways tests road materials exchange platform

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Aerial view directly above an overpass roundabout on the junction of the M1 motorway in a countryside environment
Aerial view directly above an overpass roundabout on the junction of the M1 motorway in a countryside environment

National Highways is testing the Soil Link Materials Exchange Platform to drive circular principles on its projects and supply chain.


Soil Link’s Material Exchange Platform (MEP) connects those who have materials with those who need them, minimising waste and maximising the reuse of heavy construction materials. The year-long trial aims to drive forward key initiatives in National Highways’ Environmental Sustainability Strategy, namely:


  • environmentally responsible sourcing – through Soil Link’s MEP, National Highways will embed sustainable materials management and responsible supply chain practices into its procurement processes;

  • resource exchange mechanism – Soil Link will lead the implementation of a national resource exchange mechanism, creating supply chain transparency and enabling industrywide collaboration and guidance in sustainable material management; and

  • embedding circularity – supporting National Highways’ 2030 targets, Soil Link will be crucial in reducing primary material usage and enhancing waste management across the network.


Dean Kerwick-Chrisp, principal environmental adviser at National Highways, said: “Our vision is to have a connected country and a thriving environment. Minimising waste and reusing materials wherever possible is central to achieving this by embedding the principles of a circular economy across our business.


“This new trial will facilitate the trade of surplus materials across UK infrastructure projects. I am pleased that Soil Link’s service is now available to all our projects and look forward to seeing the positive impact it can have.”


Soil Link features in the Cemex Ventures Top 50 Contech Startups.

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