Silverwoods Waste Management has accessed funded R&D support from a Lancaster University PhD researcher The owners of a family firm have taken on a second Lancaster University PhD researcher to continue the important work of researching the carbon capturing potential of cement bypass dust (CBD), a waste product of cement production, which is used by farmers to improve pastureland. The project is funded through the Eco-I North West Programme which recruits graduate researchers to work with North West England based small and medium sized businesses who want to develop innovative carbon saving products and services. Managing director Julian Silverwood comments, We have established a fabulous working relationship with Lancaster University, it’s helping to propel our business forward, the costs are negligible for any company and you get them back from R&D tax credits.