Every road, platform, foundation or surface we build has a story beneath it. In a world of finite resources, we should give new life to the resources we use. Blue Phoenix was founded on that premise. Choosing Reborn Aggregates from Blue Phoenix turns a construction project into an act of resource renewal, not further depletion.
When you see a Reborn Aggregate being used it is that story made real. A depleted resource previously considered waste that has now been given a new purpose and a new place in the built world. When a contractor, developer or local authority chooses Reborn Aggregates over an untouched resource, they're deliberately choosing a different way to build. One where we use what we already have at hand and leave tomorrow's resources for generations to come. But it does not mean settling for less or compromising.
With Reborn Aggregates, the road carries the same load, the platform stands equally firm, the building rests on the same strong foundation. But every tonne of Reborn Aggregates used proves that we can build without taking more from the ground. Preserving natural resources for generations to come.
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Every year, the UK quarries around 164 million tonnes of primary aggregate, virgin rock, sand and gravel taken from quarries and dredged from the seabed, to build roads and infrastructure. Today, only 31%1 of the UK's aggregate supply comes from recycled or secondary sources. Globally, demand for aggregate is projected to nearly double by 2060 if current extraction patterns continue2.
Reborn Aggregates exist to shift that balance. Every tonne of IBA Aggregate (IBAA) we produce replaces around 1.133 tonnes of primary aggregate. In practice, that is 1.6 million tonnes of primary aggregate not extracted last year. Our 10 stationary UK sites produced 1,154,096 tonnes of IBAA in 2025, avoiding the extraction of 1.63 million tonnes of primary aggregates, based on relative material density (2.4 t/m³ primary vs 1.7 t/m³ IBAA).
In addition, Reborn Aggregates from IBA is an extremely cost-effective material compared to primary aggregates and is regularly tested to ensure our products meet the requirements outlined in the Specification for Highway Works (SHW) and relevant European standards (EN 13242, 13285 and 13043). We have supplied Reborn Aggregates from IBA to more than a thousand road construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
A cost-effective construction alternative solution*
Aggregates that have been shown to reduce CO2 emissions by 80%*
Preserving natural resources by replacing primary aggregates with a lower carbon alternative
Lower bulk density*: less tonnage needed per m3* equals less vehicle movements
*when compared against the use of primary aggregates.
Reborn Aggregates can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from construction platforms for commercial and industrial buildings to road and pavement construction. It is also used as a constituent in Hydraulically Bound Mixtures (HBM), such as CBGM and SBM. Reborn Aggregates is proven across a widening range of applications:
| Product | Application |
|---|---|
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 201 6F4 | Roads and Footpaths |
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 201 6F5 (Primary Blend) | Roads and Footpaths |
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 201 Type 1 (Primary Blend) | Roads and Footpaths |
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 201 Type 2 (Primary Blend) | Roads and Footpaths |
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 601 6N | Backfill to Structures |
| Reborn Aggregates MCHW CC 601 Class 1A | General Fill |
| Reborn Aggregates 0-20 AGG EN 13242 | Sub-base |
We can provide you with the right solution for every project, ensuring the safe and reliable use of recovered materials in construction. Our IBA aggregates are trusted across the UK for their proven performance, quality and compliance with the highest environmental and regulatory standards. Explore our UK applications and case studies below or contact us for specific examples tailored to your requirements.
Construction of two new industrial units with access roads, parking and pathways.
The development is around the corner from its name sake, Parsonage Retail Park and has close proximity to a number of picturesque parks and green spaces including Pennington Flash Country Park and Eatock Lodge Nature Reserve.
Swinton Greenway will provide an entirely traffic-free route between Swinton and Monton. The scheme will provide an attractive, safe and direct route linking existing key locations such as primary schools, high schools and a college.
This project involves the construction of a brand new glass making Pilot Plant in St Helens.
An 800 dwellings greenfield housing development on Rawcliffe Road, Goole. Just off junction 36 of the M62 offering 2-, 3- & 4-bedroom homes.
Located by the east gate entrance, this 6,600m2 project is for a new four bay gain store with a holding capacity of 40,386 tonnes.
A £1.1 million 5km dedicated cycleway along Beverley Road, Hull from Dunswell Roundabout to Ferensway. Creating a safer cycling environment.
Through advanced separation technologies, we extract metals and refine mineral fractions to produce reliant, high-quality construction materials trusted by local authorities and industry partners across the UK. The mineral fractions recovered during IBA processing are transformed into IBA Aggregates (IBAA), certified and quality-tested materials used across the UK in various applications. Reborn Aggregates from IBA consist largely of inert, non-combustible material left after the waste combustion process.
Our secondary aggregates can be used in a wide range of applications. They serve as a foundation layer for footpaths and roads, provide bedding for pipes and sewage systems, support construction platforms and industrial floors, and can even be used in hydraulically bound mixtures like CBGM and SBM.
Once processed, IBAA is classed as non-hazardous, provided it comes from waste code 19 01 12. It undergoes an ageing period to stabilise the material, followed by testing for pH, leachability and heavy metal content. Use is restricted to approved applications and locations.
Reborn Aggregates are regularly and routinely tested to ensure that they meet the necessary requirements outlined in the Highways Agency Specification for Highway Works and relevant European standards, such as BS EN 13242 (unbound and hydraulically bound materials), BS EN 13285 (unbound mixtures) and BS EN 13043 (aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas) .
Yes. Blue Phoenix is accredited through BSI for the following management systems: BS EN ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), BS EN ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and BS ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).
