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.
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