Natural slate – The most ecological and sustainable choice
Natural slate is a mineral product. Its manufacturing process, from quarry to installation, is highly efficient and chemical-free. Therefore making it completely eco-friendly.
Life cycle analysis (LCA), which assesses the environmental impact of a product from extraction to final disposal, confirms that natural slate is an ecological option for any architectural project.
In addition, the independent database, Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE, University of Bath), highlights natural slate as the material with the least adverse environmental impact.
It requires less water in the transformation process, consumes less energy and pollutes much less than any other alternative:
