Recycled Plastic Products for Construction

Recycled plastic products for construction are usually made from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste from one of three main plastic materials:



– Polyethylene; sourced from plastic bottles, bags and wrapping film.

– Polystyrene; from sources such as CD cases, vending cups and food packaging.

– PVC; from windows and industrial products.

Some products are made from 100% recycled plastic, and others, known as ‘wood polymer composites’, use a blend of recycled plastic and wood byproducts.



Recycled plastic materials are readily formed into an almost infinite variety of shapes, sizes and colours.



This site includes information on a wide range of recycled plastic construction products, including:



Damp proof membranes

Water drainage

Pipes and ducting

Kerbstones

Wall cladding, soffits and fascias

Roofing materials

Piling and ground stabilisation

Scaffolding planks

Decking and flooring products

Fencing

Street furniture

Traffic management

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