A widely used and accepted definition of sustainable development is: "...meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs" (the Brundtland report, 1987). The UK Government, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and the Northern Ireland Administration have agreed upon a set of principles that should be respected:
Living within environmental limits
Ensuring a strong, healthy and just society
Achieving a sustainable economy
Promoting good governance
Using sound science responsibly
All these principles are centred around the three known pillars of sustainable development. These pillars are Environmental Protection, Social Progress and Economic Growth. In order to focus efforts to improve, the UK has identified these four priority areas for immediate action:
Sustainable Consumption and Production
Climate Change and Energy
Natural Resource Protection and Environmental Enhancement
Sustainable Communities
This section of the website aims to show that precast concrete paving and kerb products from Interpave manufacturers meet all these demands and other sustainability requirements. It provides an overview, with links or downloads for further detail, covering:
A Locally Based Industry – National coverage while minimising transportation and supporting local economies and communities - Click here for further details >
Sustainable Paving Products – Special environmental characteristics of precast concrete paving from interpave manufacturers - Click here for further details >
