Outdoor Upcycling: Domestic Uses for Recycled Aggregates

Being an industry that heavily contributes to climate change, the construction industry is always looking for ways to operate more sustainably. One way they do just that is through the production and use of recycled aggregates. These are made by reusing existing construction materials, such as reprocessed aggregates, crushed concrete or other crushed stone material.

The use of these more eco-conscious aggregates isn’t limited to construction, however, rather you can use them for various domestic purposes. Read on below as we discuss the everyday uses of recycled aggregates.



Garden Pathways

If you’re landscaping your garden, creating pathways through your lawn and/or flower beds is a great way to add texture and dimension to your outdoor area whilst creating unique shapes that fit in with your garden design vision.

Using gravel to create a pathway is a particularly effective and popular choice amongst many garden enthusiasts - whether left plain or with stepping stones placed over the top for additional texture. However, rather than using new gravel, recycled aggregates are just as effective to use and achieve the same purpose, all whilst allowing you to make a more eco-friendly choice.

Driveways

Driveways are a premium feature for many modern homes, often upping the overall property value as well as providing an undisputable convenience! If you’re planning an extension and are looking to incorporate a driveway within this, then you may consider a gravel driveway - of course, using recycled aggregates rather than fresh gravel.

Compared to paved driveways, these are much more cost-effective and also require less maintenance. On top of that, depending on the type of recycled aggregates you use, there are different options for size and colour, offering you plenty of design choices.

Rock Garden

For those of you who prefer to keep a low maintenance garden, but still care for aesthetics and want to enjoy an array of flora in your outdoor space, then creating a rock garden is ideal. They also boast a number of additional benefits; they are able to withstand harsh weather conditions, can be enjoyed all year round with the right combination of plants and foliage, add incredible texture and diversity to your garden landscape and look great with water features to create a truly zen environment.

Of course, most rock gardens will feature larger stones and rocks, but recycled aggregates are ideal to create a cohesive aesthetic, effectively filling in the gaps between plants and rocks.

Get in Touch

If you’re looking for high quality recycled aggregates in Scotland, then Bedrock Plant Hire Ltd is the place to get them from.

We process construction, demolition and excavation waste to supply recycled aggregates to our customers in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

To make an enquiry, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.