Why is Sustainable Development Important?

Urbanline’s Commitment to Sustainability

The construction industry generally has a large carbon footprint so businesses that show a commitment to sustainability and adopting eco-friendly practices represent the future. There are some common features of sustainable construction in Australia: using recycled materials wherever possible, sourcing the right products, possessing all the right certification, and obtaining a green building rating.

The building and architectural solutions from Urbanline use innovative, sustainable materials in products such as composite decking and sustainable cladding.

Wherever possible we take a fully sustainable approach, meaning you will see the following materials used:

• Recycled wood fibres
• Western Red Cedar, which produces fewer greenhouse gases, generates less water and air pollution, and requires less energy to produce than alternatives
• Products from reclaimed and recycled materials
• Hardwood sourced from approved suppliers
• Thermally modified FSC cladding sourced from New Zealand

Our composite cladding, panelling, decking and screening products feature recycled timber fibres mixed with virgin and recycled plastics, while others use a mix of natural minerals and polymer resins.

The Western Red Cedar we use has PEFC™ certification, meaning that it originates from sustainably-managed forests and respects the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.

Many of our products have been through the Life Cycle Assessment process and a Environmental Product Declaration is available on these products, which are world-leading in terms of environmentally conscious practice; they contain no toxic or health impacting chemicals; and they are eco-friendly at all stages of production, use and end of life.