AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ECODEK
1:- So, who are Ecodek? Tell us
than adding to it – hence carbon Offering bespoke lengths to suit
negative - a huge achievement in individual projects in both our AT
modern manufacturing and one that and HD ranges means a welcome
British manufacturer Ecodek clearly illustrates the company’s relief on site to the usual problem
have been producing their unique environmental credentials. of waste materials. As ecodek®
about the company.
material is 100% recyclable, should
Wood Polymer Composite boards
system for over 14 years. In 2017 Ecodek are members of Made in any waste be generated on site, this
alone, the production of ecodek® Britain, an organisation established can be bought back by the company
material consumed more than 3600 to promote and support British and put back into the production of
tonnes of recycled plastic milk manufacturers, and proudly bear the new boards.
bottles and sustainably sourced Made in Britain Marque.
hardwood fibres.
A recent life-cycle assessment
considered the manufacture of
ecodek (from cradle to factory-gate)
2:- What’s the difference between
standard wooden decking and your
composite decking?
The boards will not warp, splinter or
rot, and as ecodek® does not promote
mould or algae growth, only require
minimal maintenance, and do not
require sanding or sealing.
showed that production of ecodek® ecodek® WPC material has many had a net effect of removing carbon advantages over traditional ecodek® material comes with a 25
dioxide from the atmosphere rather timber decking. year warranty as standard, giving
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