At Kenson Highways, sustainability is a huge part of how we think and deliver highways maintenance and improvement services. That’s why we’re proud to be part of an innovative partnership with Redbridge Council and Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure, turning surplus resurfacing materials into a valuable resource for the borough’s parks and open spaces.
Reducing Waste Through Smart Collaboration
In early spring, Vision approached Redbridge’s Highways team with a simple but impactful request: could any leftover materials from resurfacing works in March and April be repurposed for use in parks and public areas?
Rather than sending this material away for recycling or disposal, the answer was yes — and the results speak for themselves.
Kenson Highways delivered approximately 220 tonnes of surplus material to Vision. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent weight of 17 Routemaster buses – all now being put to good use instead of going to waste.
Real Benefits for Parks and the Planet
This initiative not only delivered substantial cost savings for the borough but also reduced the carbon emissions typically associated with transporting and processing waste materials. It’s a strong example of circular economy principles being applied in a practical, local context.
Repairs using the recycled material have already been completed at Hainault Recreation Ground, with more work planned across the estate in the coming weeks.
By repurposing material that would otherwise have gone unused, this project supports both the borough’s sustainability goals and its ongoing efforts to enhance community spaces.
A Word from Our Director
Mark Yabsley, Director at Kenson Highways, commented:
“We’re proud to support this brilliant initiative with Vision by supplying surplus resurfacing material for reuse across the borough’s parks and open spaces. This is a great example of how collaborative thinking can reduce waste, cut carbon emissions, and deliver real value for the community. Rather than disposing of perfectly good material, we’ve given it a second life — and that’s a win for the environment and for the local residents.”
A Model for Sustainable Highways Practice
This project exemplifies what’s possible when local authorities and contractors work together with shared sustainability goals. By viewing surplus not as waste, but as an opportunity, we can continue to innovate in the way we maintain and enhance public infrastructure.
At Kenson Highways, we remain committed to exploring and delivering greener, more efficient solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
