For construction industry:

Anton’s Go Green Initiative provides sustainable development

Construction is an essential part of lives, it drives growth, supports development and catalyses change. Yet if not carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner construction has the ability to actually do more harm than good.

St. Anthony's Group in association with the green building foundation of Sri Lanka conducted a forum on sustainable development in the construction industry recently. This event had contributions from leading brands and key players in the industry.

With the goal of highlighting the importance of sustainable development and the crucial role the industry has to play in reducing green house gas emission and global warming, the St. Anthony's Group has always been at the forefront of sustainable development and the company is responsible for leading many such initiatives, including being a founding member of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, which is the institution for certification on green, energy efficient buildings in the country.

The St. Anthony's industries Groupplaces great emphasis on achieving sustainable development through its specially designed range of products, processes and overall business philosophy. To achieve these goals the company draws on over half a century of experience, investing a lot of time, resources and energy towards the development of products that will help the construction industry function more efficiently and in a way that contributes positively to the communities in which they operate within.

Products such as UPVC windows help greatly to reduce cost when compared to more traditional aluminum or wood based products. UPVC also requires almost zero maintenance and upkeep cost and its immense durability ensures that it last longer. In fact the product is by far the most sustainable option when compared to more traditional products.

Anton UPVC windows also have several other advantages. Due to the thermal conduciveness of the product Anton UPVC window profiles have extremely high R values, which give users a considerable saving on energy cost, as less money is spent on air-conditioning.Double glazing and sealing by TPE gaskets also greatly improve the windows sound proof quality, while materials used in the UPVC windows make them extremely fire resistant.

The Anton Bio Cell Sewerage Systemis a clean, safe and environmentally friendly method of waste disposal and treatment that is a revolutionary new development, especially for the construction industry. Bio Cells Sewerage Systems are currently available in several models, to meet a diverse range of needs. Available models include Sewer Treatment Tanks (SF), Septic Holding Tanks (ST), Filter Tanks (FT), and Grease and Oil Trap Tanks (GT).

The Sewerage Treatment Tank consists of two partitions. One is a septic holding container which functions as a preliminary sedimentation tank. The other is an anaerobic filter media compartment, which facilitates the growth of anaerobic bacteria on the surface of the media.

This allows for the extraction of dissolved organic matter from the liquid as it passes through. Since anaerobic bacteria can flourish only in the absence of air, the SWR Tank is designed to be a hundred percent sealed tank, complying with stringent safety requirements.The Anton Septic Holding Tank and the Filter Tank are also sealed off from air in order to provide the most suitable environment.

These Bio Cells Sewerage Systems have many advantages over conventional methods.Anton Bio Cells offer low cost, low maintenance and hassle free operation.

The super strength plastic exterior is 100% leakage and breakage proof and resists penetration by tree roots, ensuring zero contamination of surrounding soil and groundwater. Bio Cells also save construction time as units are prefabricated and only need to be placed in the ground according to the instructions. Concrete Septic Tanks and soakage pits require a large area; Bio Cells are compact and save space.

Bacteria, such as protozoa and viruses in toilet waste water can causes severe illness such as cholera, hepatitis and typhoid, Bio Cells Sewerage Systems are designed to effectively contain waste, preventing the spread of such disease.

Over the years Anton has lead the way in water transport technology and now the company has teamed up with Canadian Clear, the global leader in water treatment and purification, to deliver cutting-edge Water Recycling, Waste Water Treatment, Water Purification and Desalination technologies.

Anton's range of effluent treatment is capable of delivering ultra efficient and economic solutions to a wide range of industries, making it ideally suited for textiles, distilleries, tanneries, sugar mills, breweries, pharma, oil and gas industries and oil removal system.

With the current state-of-the-art innovations designed for the construction sector, the future looks bright.

Especially as more organizations realize the value of incorporating greener, cleaner more responsible initiatives and as local innovators such as Anton keep leading the way in sustainable development.