Confronting the urgent environmental challenge of waste management and CO2 sequestration, our project "Inciner8-2-Net0: Maximising value of incineration waste and carbon capture for a Net Zero built environment" is set to revolutionise the way the UK and Singapore handle municipal solid waste incineration by-products. With the nearing capacity of Singapore's only landfill Semakau and the UK's significant and growing production of incinerator bottom ash (IBA), our project offers a timely and innovative solution. At the core of our project is the ground-breaking and synergistic use of accelerated carbonation and bio-mineralisation processes to transform IBA and associated mixed material into a valuable resource for the construction industry. This process not only stabilises harmful substances within IBA but also facilitates permanent CO2 sequestration, significantly reducing their environmental impact. The integration of microorganisms from wastewater treatment plants to enhance bio-mineralisation is a pioneering approach, further boosting the efficiency of CO2 sequestration and solidification of IBA. Our multifaceted team, consisting of experts in environmental science, waste management, and constructional materials, will implement a comprehensive strategy by: 1\. Developing a national database detailing key characteristics of IBA and associated mixed landfill materials. 2\. Addressing technical, economic, and logistical challenges in repurposing IBA for construction applications. 3\. Optimising pre-processing conditions to enhance the properties of IBA and associated mixed landfilled material. 4\. Formulating and testing sustainable, cement-based mixes using treated IBA, and ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards. 5\. Exploring the large-scale application of treated IBA in construction and leveraging its potential to contribute to the circular economy. 6\. Creating clear guidelines for the construction industry and promoting the transition towards sustainable practices and the use of waste as a resource in construction. Our project will not only reduce landfill burden and greenhouse gas emissions, but also enhance the sustainability of the construction sector. By turning harmful waste into a valuable resource, we are taking a significant step towards a more sustainable future and contributing to the global push for a Net Zero environment.The outcomes of this project, which will involve several key players across the entire supply chain, will be instrumental in positioning the UK and Singapore as leaders in sustainable construction and waste management. By efficiently utilising IBA and sequestering CO2, we are setting new benchmarks for environmental responsibility and innovation in the construction industry.

Recycl8 has developed a low carbon (footprint) concrete manufacturing solution which utilises a waste material otherwise destined for landfill. This solution will make a significant contribution to improving carbon reduction in the UK, Europe and worldwide and assist towards satisfying the requirements of the Paris Agreement for Carbon Reduction. The development of this solution involves the transformation of Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA), a waste material from the waste to energy plants, into a cost effective additive in the manufacture of concrete and will partially replace high CO2 emitting cement and reduce the use of virgin quarried materials. This will utilise this waste material and prevent large quantities of IBA being sent to landfill and contribute significantly towards the Circular Economy. Activities undertaken during the project include the testing of materials and optimising material mixes to ensure our solution provides a construction industry attractive solution that is both cost effective and environmentally friendly to assist this industry with its carbon reduction ambitions. Cement is the most widely used man-made material in existence. If cement were a country it would be the third largest emitter of C02 in the world, its use is set to rise as global urbanisation and economic development increases demand for new buildings and infrastructure. The World Cement Association recently held its first ever Global Climate Change Forum, where industry leaders and experts focus was on how to reduce the industry's carbon foot print. Cemex and Costain have recently announced an ambitious climate strategy, including a new global target for CO2 emissions by 2030: a reduction of 35% to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement commitments. Recycl8 has a tangible, easily accessible, cost efficient, low carbon concrete manufacturing solution, which has a game changing effect on the worldwide concrete industry, and will significantly contribute to its global Paris Agreement Targets.