Combining the qualities of both wood and plastic, a Plastic Wood Composite Door is the door of the future. The hybrid material brings a range of benefits when compared to your standard wooden door and uses recycled plastic to reinforce wood’s best properties. Doors made of a singular material have negatives that can be solved […]
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5 Ways to Improve Your Recycling Habits
Make your own morning coffee Instead of getting your morning espresso from Starbucks or Costa, make your own. Put it into a thermal flask or mug and know the planet is better off (and your wallet). The lining or paper around these cups means that they can’t be recycled. Better yet, if you don’t buy […]
Using Composite Wood in your Home Garden Projects
The beauty of our plastic wood lumber is that, just like regular wood, it is a material that can be cut, drilled and adapted to suit your specific requirements. Whether you’re looking to create a focal seating area, build a shed or garden house or a brand new fence, composite wood lumber is the […]
Why You Should Use Plastic Wood Over Real Wood
When it comes to our gardens, we want to make sure that everything in them looks great! We want striking features made from strong materials that are also good for the environment. This leads to the big question, what’s better to use, plastic wood or real wood? Plastic wood offers many benefits that real wood […]
How recycled plastic wood is preparing you for your future
The material of plastic has been so valuable to us humans that since the 1950’s alone we’ve produced over 8 billion metric tonnes. The ever-increasing concern is the impact this has had and is having, on our planet. The common question is, what can we do about it? There’s no one solution to tackling plastic […]
Surviving Cold Temperatures: How To Protect Your Garden
Planting takes a lot of planning, time and effort and some plants need that little bit of extra help surviving the winter. The last thing you want is for all your hard work to be ruined by the weather, so understanding how to protect your garden from harsh temperatures can help you to avoid a […]
Recycling Plastic: A Complete Guide
With plastic pollution putting the world in danger, committing to a more eco-friendly lifestyle has never been more vital. Recycling plastic is one way you can play your part, but how can you be sure you’re doing it right? Read our guide to learn how to dispose of plastic safely and responsibly. Why do […]
Small Changes For A More Eco-Friendly Way Of Living
Plastic Free July might be far behind us, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to live more sustainably. In fact, by making a few simple changes to your daily routine, you can reduce your carbon footprint significantly and make the world a much better place. Here are ten easy things you can do to remain […]
Product Spotlight: Recycled Plastic Benches
Looking to upgrade your outdoor seating options? Our plastic wood benches are made from 100% recycled materials, to provide schools, parks and domestic gardens with a sustainable, eco-friendly solution to a variety of external seating requirements. Read on to find out more about our recycled plastic benches and how they could benefit you. What […]
What Does The Future Look Like With Current Plastic Use?
As a material present in nearly every major production process since the early 1950s, there’s no doubting the usefulness of plastic. It is durable, multi-functional, relatively inexpensive and contributes to a significant reduction in food waste. Why, then, does plastic have an image problem? The biggest concern lies in the life that it leads once […]
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