Helping to build tomorrow's infrastructure with today’s plastic waste.
Future Pave is a revolutionary recycled-plastic aggregate, engineered in Australia for non-structural concrete in pathways and kerbs. Strong on performance — stronger on sustainability — and ready to roll into existing batch plant workflows.
- About Us
Australian-made aggregate, council-ready solutions — a smarter end-of-life for problem plastics.
Engineered locally. Backed by decades of experience.
Future Aggregates is a wholly Australian-owned partnership between APS Civil and Drainage (Melbourne) and Cromford Film (Sydney). We combine deep civil-contracting know-how with 43+ years of recycled plastic manufacturing to deliver Future Pave — a locally made aggregate that diverts difficult-to-recycle plastics from landfill, one footpath at a time.
- Our Mission
Every metre of Future Pave is a step away from landfill — and a step toward the infrastructure Australia deserves.
- Benefits
Australian-made recycled-plastic aggregate for sustainable civil works.
Diverts Problem Plastics
Repurposes both rigid AND flexible plastics that would otherwise be destined for landfill — closing the loop on mixed plastic waste.
Lighter to Work With
Future Pave is lighter than traditional mined aggregates, making concrete easier to pour, finish and handle on-site.
Easy On-Site Handling
Supplied in pre-weighed, 20kg bags ready for batch plants — no special equipment, no learning curve, no fuss.
MAV-Aligned Procurement
Helps Victorian councils meet the Municipal Association of Victoria Procurement Guidelines for sustainable infrastructure.
Proudly Australian-Made
Designed, manufactured and supplied in Australia — supporting local industry and the domestic circular economy.
Achieves the same sustainable outcome as other polymer aggregates with less adjustment to the concrete mix.
- Why Choose Us
Why councils, contractors and developers choose Future Aggregates
Locally Made
Wholly Australian-owned and operated, with manufacturing in Sydney and civil expertise from Melbourne.
Proven Partnership
Built on 43+ years of Cromford Film recycled plastics expertise and APS Civil & Drainage’s contracting know-how.
Council Compliant
Engineered to help councils achieve MAV Procurement Guidelines and sustainability targets.
Engineered for Concrete
Purpose-designed for non-structural concrete applications — pathways, kerbs and similar civil works.
Closes the Loop
Turns difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics into durable, long-life infrastructure assets.
On-Site Ready
Pre-weighed bags engineered to slot straight into existing batch plant workflows.
- Fun Facts
Important plastic wastage facts
1 Australian = 130kg plastic waste
In 2022, Australians used over 3 million tonnes collectively or approximately 130kg of plastic per person.
1KM footpath = 4,000kg plastic
For every kilometre of footpath using Future Pave, 4,263kg of plastic is diverted from landfill. Based on 22kg per cube and 187 cubes per km.
Plastic = 200years+ in landfill
It is estimated that plastic can take anywhere between 200-500 years to decompose in landfill, so Future Pave is creating a more positive outcome, contributing to tomorrow’s infrastructure!
- Reviews
What partners are saying about Future Pave
We trialled Future Pave on a 180-metre footpath renewal and the crew didn't even break stride. Lighter bags, clean pour, same finish — and we got to tell the council we'd diverted plastic waste from landfill on the same job. That's a story ratepayers actually want to hear.
Peter Graham
What sold us was how little we had to change. The pre-weighed bags drop straight into our existing mix design, the handling is easier than standard aggregate, and the engineering data stacked up under scrutiny. It's rare to find a sustainability product that doesn't cost you time on-site.
Jonah Wilson
Future Pave gave us a credible answer when our council client asked how we were meeting MAV procurement targets. Australian-made, locally manufactured, and backed by people who actually understand civil works — not a marketing exercise dressed up as a product.
Luna Thompson
- Recent Work
Recent installations using Future Pave
Council Footpath Renewal
A 240-metre footpath replacement in a metropolitan Melbourne LGA, delivered using Future Pave in the non-structural concrete mix. Diverted approximately 380kg of mixed plastic waste from landfill across the single project.
Suburban Kerb & Channel
Kerb and channel reinstatement on a residential subdivision in Sydney’s outer west. Future Pave was integrated into the existing batch plant workflow with no changes to pour or finish methodology — completed on schedule and within tolerance.
Shared Path Upgrade
A 1.2km shared pedestrian and cycle path upgrade through a regional reserve. Selected by the asset owner as part of a broader sustainable procurement commitment, with documented landfill diversion reported back to council.
Public Realm Pathway
Public realm pathway installation forming part of a town centre revitalisation project. Future Pave specified to align with the council’s circular economy strategy and MAV Procurement Guideline targets.
- FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Future Pave
Future Pave is a locally manufactured recycled-plastic aggregate, designed as an alternative to mined aggregate in non-structural concrete — typically pathways, footpaths and kerbs. It diverts hard-to-recycle rigid and flexible plastics from landfill and locks them safely inside the concrete for the life of the asset.
Future Pave is wholly Australian-made. It’s manufactured in Sydney by Cromford Film, who bring over 43 years of recycled plastic manufacturing experience, in partnership with APS Civil and Drainage in Melbourne.
Future Pave is suitable for non-structural concrete applications — pathways, footpaths, kerbs and similar civil works. It is not designed for structural concrete elements.
Yes. Future Pave assists Victorian councils in achieving the targets set out in the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Procurement Guidelines by reducing the consumption of mined aggregates and re-using recycled polymer aggregate.
For every kilometre of footpath using Future Pave, around 4,263kg of plastic is diverted from landfill (based on 22kg per cube and 187 cubes per km). Multiply that across a council’s network and the impact adds up quickly.
Future Pave is supplied in pre-weighed, easy-to-handle 20kg bags so it can be dropped straight into existing batch plant workflows with no specialised equipment required.
Future Pave is a recycled-plastic aggregate engineered in Australia for non-structural concrete in pathways, kerbs and public realm works.
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