Safeguarding
our environment
At Littlehampton Bricks and Pavers, we are committed to manufacturing our products in an environmentally responsible way. As a 100% Australian Family-owned company making 100% Australian Made products; we rely on quality, locally sourced clays and minerals to make our bricks.
Our manufacturing process minimises waste and pollution, always innovating to reduce our environmental footprint and safeguard our environment. Australia’s ecosystems are as unique as the bricks we craft from their earth and we are committed to preserving these natural treasures.
lasting quality
Littlehampton Brick takes the labour-intensive extra step of hand-sorting every brick and paver from the kiln onto rigid wooden pallets for delivery. Quality control graders check the products for defects that may make them unusable. If any of these defects are present, they are sorted onto separate pallets and not delivered to a building site as a first-grade product.
This means that LHB clients are not paying for a product they cannot use, and it also means there is no waste of CO2 transporting a product that is not good for use. There is no waste in dumping hundreds of unused bricks, and there is no paying extra for double handling a condemned product.
Nature's building blocks
Zero Operational Carbon
Locally sourced materials
No artificial additives 100% Natural
Recyclable Lifespan
Enduring Beauty
Thermal Efficiency
Our sustainable process
Powered by Solar Energy
Running a brick manufacturing plant – even a boutique one like LHB – requires a significant amount of electricity to power the manufacturing process.
In February 2017, the company proactively invested in solar panels to cover the factory’s roof. Today a 344 solar panel array is in place (and it keeps growing). This switch to solar energy has helped LHB significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Kilns Fired with Recycled Bio-Fuel
Firing a traditional batch kiln to over 1100 degrees celsius is no easy task. Yet to ensure the highest quality clay bricks and pavers – it’s a necessity. At Littlehampton Bricks, we uniquely fire our kilns using a non-fossil fuel: recycled waste oil. Local waste oil is collected from establishments such as restaurants and is then refined to be used to fire the kilns. Instead of being wasted, the oil is used to make a premium brick full of character and history, and as it reduces reliance on fossil fuels, it’s a more sustainable way of doing business.
Brick off-cuts
The process of extruding a Littlehampton brick involves several stages, one of which is to ensure the size consistency of the product. At this stage, any extra material is removed from the brick columns.
Rather than being wasted, this clay instantly returns to the beginning of the production line. Nothing is wasted, and unnecessary waste is prevented. This way, clients get a quality product consistent in size, and the environment is protected.
Reusable Pallets
The process of extruding a Littlehampton brick involves several stages, one of which is to ensure the size consistency of the product. At this stage, any extra material is removed from the brick columns. Rather than being wasted, this clay instantly returns to the beginning of the production line. Nothing is wasted, and unnecessary waste is prevented. This way, clients get a quality product consistent in size, and the environment is protected.
Energy Efficiency
Not only are the kilns fired using recycled waste oil, but the drying chambers recycle the heat from the kilns. This means the heat that would disperse in the environment is instead channelled through tunnels to help dry the next batch of bricks and warm them up in the pre-cooking stage. When the bricks get loaded into the batch kiln, they are already fully dry and warm, saving up on energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Carbon Neutrality
Littlehampton Bricks is working to achieve Carbon Neutrality. The pathway isn’t simple: making a long-lasting and strong brick requires a lot of energy, and the alternatives are limited.
Nonetheless, by demonstrating our commitment, we’re investigating energy-efficient technologies, sustainable materials, and innovative production methods. We aim to set a sustainable green precedent. Our approach involves more than just planting trees. Littlehampton is seeking a comprehensive, enduring solution to carbon neutrality.
