PRODUCT SHOWCASE Recycled plastic street signage
treet signage across the UK could be set for a new lease of life thanks to Leeds plastics recycling specialist,
sustainableoptions.co.uk The company, which is based in Riverside Place, has identified a major gap in the British market, and begun producing heavy duty plastic signage. There has already been massive interest from a number of local authorities and talks are now in progress with several.
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Marketing manager at
sustainableoptions.co.uk Jo Dell, said: “The recycled plastic signs we have developed are perfect for use with Britain’s inclement weather, and the rigours of modern society, because they are rot proof, rust proof, chemical proof and vandal proof, graffiti just wipes off them. “If you look around, thousands of signs across the country are either rusting, bent, or just rotting. We realised there was a huge opportunity and got our research and development department to produce a range of pilot products. “Interest at the various trade exhibitions we attended, was massive,
particularly from public sector authorities, so we have now moved to full scale production and have great hopes for this product range.”
Sustainable Options’ plastics are now used across the world in a variety of ways and have been made into railway
sleepers, fencing for heavily waterlogged environments – the Environment Agency is one of their customers – and even funky furniture. The news signs are predicted to last 5 times longer than wood and are more durable than metal.
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Tarkett gets to work for the government L
inoleum flooring from Tarkett was recently specified as part of a €10m design and build project for new Government Offices in Roscommon, Ireland. Designed by the Coady Partnership, and built by JSL Group, the new building accommodates the Regional Headquarters of the Property Registration Authority. Tarkett’s Veneto xf linoleum flooring was selected for circulation areas, stairwells and a number of ancillary rooms. Tarkett’s latest innovation is the new xf surface treatment, which provides superior resistance to abrasion, stains and chemicals. No initial wax or polish is needed and cleaning and maintenance is easier and more economical, with cost savings of up to 30%. Consumption of water, detergents and energy for cleaning is also reduced by up to 50%, meaning Linoleum xf offers excellent life cycle costs. Around 780m2
of Tarkett’s Veneto xf
linoleum flooring was installed by Padraig Fahy Tiling. “We installed Veneto xf in a variety of vibrant colours that add a dramatic finish to the more functional areas of this building,” commented Brian Gaugham of Padraig Fahy, “It’s a great product to work with as it’s really flexible, and very easy to handle and install.”
42 PUBLIC SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY • VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3 Tarkett’s Square range of compact
loose-lay tiles have been specifically designed for use in heavy traffic offices and commercial areas. Loose-laying is an ideal solution when access to cables and other service installations beneath the flooring needs to be maintained. The tiles are quick and easy to lay needing no glue or hot welding and it’s also easy to replace single damaged tiles.
Square flooring is tough and durable,
with a TopClean XP wear layer providing excellent resistance to indentation, abrasion, scuffing and tearing. TopClean XP also offers easy, low-cost maintenance, along with over 50% savings on water, detergent and energy. Tel: 01622 854040 Email:
uksales@tarkett.com www.tarkett-commercial.com
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