Clay Technology October/November 2008

The October/November 2008 issue looks at sustainability. Features focus on York Handmade Brick's objectives for a strong, green, business plan and the development of novel construction products from lime, hemp, clay and earth.

News examines the environmental benefits of a brick containing 97% recycled glass as well as recent factory closures in the UK.

News

Increasing glass content in bricks

A brick containing 97% recycled glass has improved energy efficiency compared to clay bricks, claims UK firm Geofusion, based in Worcester. The geobrick is produced from a combination of container glass and cathode ray tube panel glass.

Clay Technology Magazine, 16 Oct 2008

Tough times for the brick industry

The housing crunch and international banking crisis have had a devastating effect on the UK brick industry, which has seen plants close, production reduced, and companies go into administration. Meagan Ellis reports

Clay Technology Magazine, 16 Oct 2008

Features

Building a sustainable future - York Handmade's tips

David Armitage, Managing Director of York Handmade Brick Co Ltd, Alne, UK, describes the progress made in meeting the company’s green objectives.

Clay Technology Magazine, 16 Oct 2008

Time for something Tradical? - Developing construction products using traditional and natural materials

Building products company Lime Technology Ltd, Abingdon, UK, is developing novel construction products from natural materials such as lime, hemp, clay and earth to improve the industry's environmental footprint.

Clay Technology Magazine, 15 Oct 2008