Landscape & Urban Design Issue 32 2018 | Page 58

“Sustainabily is a byword. Both stockists and end- users have the satisfaction of knowing that they are selling and buying a product that’s great for the environment. “We have the figures to prove it. We recycle the equivalent of 280 plastic milk bottles, or 3,000 plastic bottle caps per square metre of decking. Over the past six months alone, we have recycled the equivalent of 121,500,000 plastic bottles tops and saved an estimated 9,520,000 milk bottles from going to landfill or into the oceans. “Consumers are increasingly switching to composite materials instead of plastic and as global challenges around plastic waste and the ability to plant forests to meet future timber demands increase, composite provides a sustainable and genuine alternative to timber. “There has been extraordinary growth and very positive feedback in the last twelve months alone, which suggests there is enormous potential for expansion into other sectors.” Managing director Mr Harrison explained: “Our heritage, experience and knowledge in the timber and plastic trades recognise the current challenges and limitations in these markets and across similar composite products. “What we are offering is a durable and authentic alternative to timber. The timber itself is also end of line wood waste from the hardwood floor industry, so it ticks all the right boxes for sustainability on the timber side, FSC and reused end of line waste. “Education is the key to success. Building relationships with our target audience and communicating the advantages and benefits of composite can only reinforce the integrity and popularity of the product.” End-users include builders, developers and contractors, along with the garden, landscape and architectural sectors.The DIY market has grown quickly, with increasing interest coming from environmental bodies. 58