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Building a green future: Article in The Argus Business News Section

A new eco-friendly building material is set to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of housing developments. The green credentials of the Eco-Slab, developed by a Brighton construction company, have already been recognised by Shell, which awarded the company £40,000 after it triumphed in the South East regional heats of its annual Springboard competition, which rewards small businesses for tackling climate change. Eco-Slab, based in Eaton Gardens, Hove, is a spin-off company of Trendform, which manufactures concrete moulds used for building foundations.

Eco-Slab™ wins prestigious Springboard award

Shell Springboard is a programme that provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK. The idea behind the programme is that the business response to climate change should not be all about compliance and cost.

There is a huge business opportunity if society is to move from a carbon-constrained world. The green credentials of the Eco-Slab™, have been recognised by Shell, which awarded the company £40,000 after it triumphed in the South East regional heats of its annual Springboard competition, which rewards small businesses for tackling climate change. Read the case study and watch the video at www.shellspringboard.org