Carbon Neutral Pavers

Pavers for the Future are the industry leading Carbon Neutral certified paving collection, specifically designed for high use municipal and commercial pavements. Made with 37.6% recycled content resulting in third-party verified Carbon Neutral and Global GreenRate level A certifications.

Key benefits include:

• Patented Unique Surface Finishes
• Robust with a 16.3 kn Breaking Load
• Stain Resistant and manufactured with surface densifiers
• Slip Resistant which achieve a P5 rating (Tested to AS 4586)
• Hard Wearing and abrasion resistance 3.2
• Environmentally responsible with lower CO2
• Cold water absorption of less than 3%

Finishes & Performance 

Pavers for the Future are made to the highest standards from a quality engineered sand, consisting of processed coloured glass aggregates which provide on trend colours and textures that softly glisten. The high-end paving range have many surface finishes , including exposed aggregate, refined and polished all which provide a multitude of design options for the architecturally inspired. All pavers are made from high strength mix designs which will last a lifetime.

Durability, Quality & Sizes

Pavers for the Future are highly durable, manufactured to strict dimensional tolerances, meaning size variations causing potential trip hazards are not a factor. All pavers meet the design requirements of AS 4456 and CMAA PA05 design guide. Sizes available are 400 x 300  x 50mm, 400 x 300 x 65mm and 300 x 200 x 65mm thick. These are designed to withstand commercial traffic as well as high pedestrian volumes with endless design opportunities are available as the paver sizes are interchangeable. Permeable paving patterns are available.

Stain Resistance

Built-in repellent:

• All pavers include Tech-Dry water-repellent additives
• Delivers CWA (cold-water absorption) < 3% 
• Provides enhanced colour, stain resistance, slip resistance and suitability for Australian conditions.

First in Australia (and still the only one)

Island Block & Paving is the first and only Australian masonry company to achieve both Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A and Carbon Neutral (net-zero) status across our entire Pavers for the Future range.

Measured outcomes:

• 114.9 kg CO₂e per tonne of product—up to 73% lower than some clay manufacturers published emission’s data
  
• Green Building Council, Greenstar rating tool- “Best Practice” product generating 25 points with IBP specifications
• 37.6% recycled content (engineered glass sand derived from post consumer container glass).

Offsets, Verification & Certificates

Any remaining annual emissions are offset via carbon credits, supporting projects such as Greenfleet’s reforestation projects. All offsets and claims are third-party verified annually through Global GreenTag’s CarbonRate program. A compliant Carbon Neutral certificate is issued each year- only after sales and yearly carbon credit purchases are audited by Global Greentag, one of the worlds most trusted eco labels.  

View the Pavers for the Future Solar Absorptance Ratings on all colours.

View the Pavers for the Future Light Reflectance Value LRV on all colours.