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Recycled
Plastic Lumber
Recycled
Plastic Furniture
Recycled
Plastic Bollards
Hebden
401 Ground Reinforcement
Eastwood
Recycled Plastic Sheeting
Recycled Plastic Fencing
Planters
and Raised Beds
Recycled
Plastic Walkways and Decking
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Case Study
Decking
Schools
Marine
environments
Estate
management
Angling
Clubs
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Recycled Plastic Walkways,
Decking and Boardwalks
Low Carbon Products
supply recycled plastic grooved decking profiles
that are now widely used for walkways and decks,
offering great value together with improved
performance.
Features
and Benefits
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Extremely durable – The walkways have
an expected life expectancy of at least five
times that of timber alternatives, with little
or no visible wear
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Rot and algae proof – Very little or no
maintenance is required and no painting nor
preservatives need to be applied
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Crack proof and insect resistant –
Recycled composite material will not crack or
dry out and is impervious to attack by insects
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Labour saving – There are significant
savings in labour costs due to reduced
maintenance and replacement requirements
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Non slip – The surface texture created
in the manufacturing process produces a low slip
risk surface and does not require the addition
of chicken wire. Composite materials also retain
latent heat efficiently resulting in a reduced
frost/ice hazard for users of walkways or hard
standing during cold periods.
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Splinter free – Recycled composite
materials do not splinter
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UV resistant – There has been little of
no colour loss or sunlight damage recorded on
products that have been in-situ for 5+ years
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Vandal resistant – Due to the surface
texture and the materials used in the
manufacture the products are more resistant to
graffiti and have proved to be more resistant to
other types of vandalism
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Less flammable – The walkways are more
difficult to ignite than timber equivalents
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Whole life costs
– Whole life costs are considerably reduced
Environmental
Benefits
Recycled composite
materials offer the following environmental
benefits:
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Their purchase stimulates demand for
recycled raw materials, closing the loop and
diverting material from landfill.
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1500 plastic bottles diverted from
landfill for every 1.5 metre section of a
typical raised walkway
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No preservative required therefore
complies with the requirements restricting the
use of Copper Chromium Arsenate.
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Recycled composite materials are
completely inert and will not leach any
chemicals into water or soil even in wet
conditions
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Recycled plastic products are
completely recyclable at the end of their useful
lifespan
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Reduction of energy consumption by 66%
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Production of only a third of the
sulphur dioxide
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Production of only half of the nitrous
oxide
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Reduction of water usage by nearly 90%
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Reduction of carbon dioxide generation
by two-and-a-half times
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Conservation of non-renewable fossil
fuels
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Conventional
plastic production uses 8% of the world's oil
production, 4% as feedstock and 4% during
manufacture.
Financial
Benefits
Achieving
value for money is a key driver for any purchasing
decision. The cost of recycled products have tended
to have a higher procured cost compared to tradition
solutions but their longevity and durability results
in them being a more cost effective option over the
long term.
Whole
Life Cost Comparison for 100m of walkway: £242 per
annum vs. £808 per annum for timber.
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