Maintenance & Refurbishment
Landscaping Feature
The UK government’s current strategy is to work toward all plastics produced being either recyclable, reusable or compostable by the year 2025
• Does not absorb water or bacteria • Hygienic - easy to clean • Graffiti resistant • Difficult to burn • Toxin free • UV resistant
...into a smart and manageable bin bay In addition, using recycled products can help organisations meet their
sustainable obligations in the built environment. Schools are often part of recycling programmes and purchasing recycled plastic products helps students make sense of the recycling ethos. Here are just a few more beneficial properties of recycled plastic products:
• Maintenance free • Economic • Extremely robust • Will not rot • Splinter free
CASE STUDY It’s long been reported that bin bay areas in communal housing and shared developments can prove to be problematic for tenants and landlords alike. The volume of recyclable materials can lead to residential apartment buildings and blocks of flats having several different bins for each household. These bins have to be placed outside, on or near the premises. Access and health issues can arise if bins and their storage areas aren’t kept under control. It is entirely apt for recycled plastic to be used in the improvement of
recycling areas; what better than bin bays manufactured from louvered recycled plastic panels? The durable nature of the recycled plastic means the bays can withstand bins crashing into them. The louvered panels allow air to circulate, preventing a build-up of bad odours. The Meir Estate in Stoke on Trent (Stoke City Housing) has specified this
type of system for the past 6 years. They’ve installed 33 bin bay areas, using 560 metres of recycled plastic bin bay panels, a whopping 36,000 kgs of recycled plastic, which may otherwise have ended up in landfill.
Sarah Mitchell is director at Goplastic Ltd. Decking made from recycled waste plastic
Premium Kedeck, our most wood-like decking, is made from mixed waste plastic that would otherwise be destined for landfill or the ocean. The plastic used in the manufacturing process of Kedeck makes it some of the most durable decking on the market. No need for annual painting, staining, oiling or maintenance of any kind. Kedeck is completely impervious to water, frost, insects, fungi and algae. Kedeck is available in traditional Oak and Mahogany colours or if you’d prefer, a more modern Anthracite Grey. Colours are UV protected against fading too. 100 per cent eco-friendly, recycled plastic decking that won’t rot, splinter or crack. Visit the Kedel website for more information.
01282 861325
www.kedel.co.uk New Jackets, Work Trousers & Topwear
With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number one brand of recycled performance fibre. There’s also new AllroundWork Topwear with the cooling 37.5® moisture transportation fabric, as well as upgraded FLEXIWork Stretch Trousers with extra functionality and durability. By popular demand, there’s also a stretchy hi-vis Work Jacket with great comfort and flexibility for high-performance work and high visibility in low-light conditions.
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