Eco Slate boost circularity credentials with UK production

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The new plant processes recovered polymer sourced from within the UK to provide the base material for the flexible roof slate, Eco Slate. The BBA certified slate was previously made in China but two years ago Ecoroofing Systems took the decision to bring manufacturing to the UK. This final step brings the sourcing and processing of the base polymer to the UK rather than importing from overseas processors.

The new processing plant is located at the moulding factory and is capable of processing up to 700,000 tonnes of waste plastic per year. The source material is laminate from all forms of safety glass which is considered a problematic waste stream. The process removes the glass (for recycling) and pelletises the waste plastic so it can be moulded into the Eco Slate, meaning waste is diverted from landfill.

Eco Slate comes in three colour options, traditional grey, old world red and Cumbrian green.

Eco Slate is a flexible and long-lasting roof covering which provides a natural and authentic slate appearance in a range of colours including traditional grey, old world red and Cumbrian green. Easy to install, fully standards-compliant, cost-effective, and sustainably manufactured in the UK from recycled material, the slate is used on board roofs, and is certified down to roof pitches of 10°. The slate bonds together over time to form a solid membrane. It is class A fire-rated, flexible, and lightweight (typically around 11 kg per m2) and can be used on both ridges and hips. The slate is unbreakable thus eliminating waste from breakages from transport, storage, or handling. The slate’s versatility means very few offcuts and much less waste during installation which is a simple, quick, and straightforward procedure, up to four times faster than traditional slates. The slates are virtually maintenance-free and create a solid pliable membrane with a warranty of over 40 years.

For more information visit www.ecoroofingsystems.co.uk