MR8

MacRebur produce a number of products designed to substitute components of an asphalt-based surface. MR8 is made from waste plastic and is used to replace bitumen in standard asphalt, in turn reducing fossil-based oil usage and associated environmental impacts.

A core aspect of MacRebur’s business strategy is the positive environmental impact of its products. Establishing these benefits in a clear and robust way, is therefore important to its marketing and dissemination to public bodies, contractors, and clients. As part of the development of this evidence base, MacRebur had previously undertaken some initial analysis and carbon footprinting of its products. Due to some changes in the way the supply/ manufacturing process is undertaken, MacRebur required an update to the carbon model. It required the products to be assessed using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to determine the carbon impacts of the production process and any consequential benefits of material substitution. MacRebur is also expanding its business internationally. It was recognised that a footprint based on UK circumstances and data may not be applicable in other geographies. As a first step in understanding how the footprint could change depending on geographic location an assessment of the UK and USA footprint for both these products was also required. It is worth noting that whilst the results of the footprint have been developed to calculate and promote the GHG emissions benefits of MacRebur’s products, due to commercial data sensitivities, the model and this supporting report are intended for internal use by MacRebur, and not for external release.