Green stops for a better tomorrow

How can we make bus shelters more sustainable?

According to the most recent statistics from the Department for Transport, 69% of public transport journeys in Great Britain were made on local buses (2021)[1]. This shows that a significant portion of the British public depend on local buses for their journeys.

Therefore, we need a sufficient quantity of bus stops to facilitate the demand. However, it is important that we recognise their potential impact on the environment.

This is why our awarded suppliers offer different options for building and refurbishing bus shelters to that are more eco-friendly, the materials include:

• Bamboo – As bamboo grows it absorbs carbon from the atmosphere, and still does so when it has been used to build infrastructure. It is a durable material with high tensile strength which is also affordable[2]. 
• 100% recycled plastic – Reduces waste, conserves natural resources and eases the demand for manufacturing (decreasing greenhouse gas emissions)[3].
• Sustainable FSC timber[4] - The manufacturing and supply chain process meets the FSC standards, prioritising conservation values to preserve natural ecosystems.
• Hardwood (FSC® Forest Stewardship Council Certified) - Hardwood designed for infrastructure that also meets the FSC sustainability standards.
• Sedum roof – Sedum is ideal for creating a green roof because: it is suitable for the structure of a bus shelter roof due to its size and shallow roots, absorbs carbon dioxide at night  which filters the pollutants in the atmosphere as well as requiring little maintenance. It is also lightweight, has insulating and energy-saving properties, resilient to pests and extreme weather, and can provide long-term protection for the roof[5].
• Solar panels – Utilising renewable solar energy to power the electrical instalments within the bus shelter infrastructure, such as the real time passenger information display screens.