Plaswood™ Delivers a Circular and Crowd Pleasing Solution for Raised Flower Beds
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material stability and its attractive appearance are particularly important for their prominent positions around the Emirates Stadium .
A collaboration project between Berry Global ’ s Plaswood™ business , and ecological transformation specialist Veolia has resulted in the installation of Plaswood™ plastic lumber raised flower beds outside Arsenal Football Club ’ s Emirates stadium , which have been manufactured in part from recycled seat covers from the stadium .
The project provides an excellent example of plastics ’ role in the circular economy , demonstrating how products can be given a useful second life and avoid being sent to landfill .
The used seat covers were collected by Veolia and delivered to the Plaswood™ recycling facility in Dumfries , Scotland where together with other waste plastic they were shredded , reprocessed and remanufactured into high quality recycled and recyclable plastic lumber . The material provides a durable , long-lasting and low-maintenance solution for the new raised bed structure .
Plaswood™ is not only weatherproof and moisture repellent , but it is also resistant to oils , acids , and alkaline solutions , making it a good long term reliable solution that will retain its structural integrity whilst reducing maintenance costs many times over , when compared to timber material . The long service life properties along with
Just as important , the plastic lumber does not require painting or chemical treatment , because neither the weather nor environmental conditions can damage the highly resistant and durable material .
“ The effective recycling of plastic into new products supports companies ’ drive towards a circular economy and net zero , and these are also key commitments of Berry ’ s ongoing sustainability strategy ,” commented Katherine Lorek , Plaswood ’ s Sales Director .
“ In addition , this latest project demonstrates the versatility of Plaswood™ in providing practical and aesthetic solutions for a variety of outdoor garden and landscaping applications .”
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