Kenoteq, based at West Fortune Farm, near Drem, manufactures K-BRIQ – low-carbon bricks made from recycled construction waste that contain 95 per cent less embodied carbon than traditional clay alternatives.
Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, recently visited the company’s manufacturing facility, where he met with CEO Andrew Holt and head of business development Lucy Black.
Mr McLennan said: “It was fantastic to get out to Kenoteq’s manufacturing site to learn just how this world-leading product is made.
“Andrew and Lucy explained the problem they hope to solve with incredible insight and urgency.
“Landfill sites are full of demolition and construction waste, and natural resources are running out.
“Kenoteq has the solution: low-carbon and near-100-per-cent recycled building materials.”
He said that sustainable building products were essential for achieving net zero in the built environment.
Mr McLennan said: “Kenoteq’s mission is bold and ambitious, and is a real demonstration of the talent and innovation in environmental science emerging from Scotland.
“I’m pleased the K-BRIQ recently received certification from the British Board of Agrément.
“I look forward to seeing commercial production grow and cannot wait to see the global impact Kenoteq makes.”