British Recycled Plastic for Hospital Grounds: Creating Sustainable, Accessible Outdoor Spaces
Hospitals and healthcare facilities have a responsibility not only to provide care for patients but also to demonstrate leadership in sustainability.
Both public and private health sectors in the UK are increasingly committed to reducing their environmental impact, ensuring that their infrastructure and procurement choices align with long-term sustainability goals. British Recycled Plastic supports these efforts by offering a range of eco-friendly, low-maintenance products for hospital grounds that contribute to patient comfort and well-being, while also supporting sustainability.
Sustainability Leadership in the Healthcare Sector
The NHS and many private healthcare providers have committed to significant carbon reduction targets as part of their wider sustainability strategies. The NHS, for instance, has pledged to achieve Net Zero by 2040 for the emissions it directly controls. Private healthcare providers are also setting ambitious goals to reduce their environmental impact, and infrastructure plays a critical role in this.
British Recycled Plastic contributes to these goals by providing sustainable products made from 100% recycled UK plastic. We take sustainability seriously, which is why we provide detailed embodied carbon calculations for all our products, allowing healthcare organisations to make informed decisions and calculate their overall environmental footprint. This transparency is crucial for Healthcare Estates Managers who are responsible for ensuring that procurement decisions align with sustainability targets.
Outdoor Furniture: Picnic Tables and Benches for Comfort and Inclusivity
Hospital grounds are not just functional spaces; they play a vital role in patient care by offering areas for relaxation, recuperation, and socialisation. Outdoor seating is essential in creating welcoming and calming environments for both patients and visitors. British Recycled Plastic’s picnic tables and benches are ideal for these spaces. Our products are designed to withstand heavy use and exposure to the elements while requiring minimal maintenance, making them perfect for hospital grounds where durability is key.
We offer a range of seating solutions, including wheelchair-accessible picnic tables at no extra cost, ensuring inclusivity for all users. Providing accessible outdoor spaces is an important aspect of patient care, and our tables and benches help hospitals meet this need while promoting sustainable practices.
For example, our Brimham, Bradshaw, and Calder picnic tables come with options for double wheelchair accessibility, ensuring that hospital gardens and courtyards are inclusive to all visitors and patients. These seating options support hospital efforts to create spaces that encourage patient recovery and well-being by allowing everyone to enjoy the healing benefits of nature in accessible and welcoming environments.
Planters and Parklets: Enhancing Well-Being and Greening Hospital Grounds
In addition to seating, the incorporation of green spaces is proven to have positive effects on patient well-being. British Recycled Plastic’s planters are a perfect way to bring greenery into hospital grounds, whether in small courtyard gardens or larger communal areas. Planters can be filled with flowers, herbs, or even small trees, helping to create a more serene and relaxing environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Parklets, small green areas with seating and planters, are becoming increasingly popular in healthcare environments. These provide quiet, shaded spaces where patients can rest outdoors, away from the bustling hospital interior. Research has shown that access to green spaces can significantly improve mental health and overall well-being, making these installations a valuable part of hospital estates.
Our planters are built to last, just like all our products, and are vandal-resistant, ensuring they stay in great condition with little to no maintenance. For hospitals that want to reduce costs while promoting biophilic design (integrating nature into built environments), our products are a natural fit.
Litter Bins and Bollards: Managing Hospital Grounds Responsibly
Hospitals typically have large outdoor spaces that require management to ensure cleanliness and safety. Recycled plastic litter bins from British Recycled Plastic are both durable and environmentally friendly, providing a long-lasting solution for keeping hospital grounds tidy. These bins are weatherproof and resistant to vandalism, making them ideal for high-traffic areas around hospital entrances, car parks, and gardens.
In addition, recycled plastic bollards can be used to manage pedestrian flow, separate vehicle and foot traffic, or protect certain areas from vehicle encroachment. Our bollards are built to withstand impact and heavy use while requiring virtually no maintenance, making them a practical and sustainable option for hospital estates managers looking to enhance the safety and organisation of their grounds.
The Role of Embodied Carbon in Sustainability Planning
One of the key features of British Recycled Plastic’s commitment to sustainability is our ability to provide embodied carbon data for all of our products. This data allows hospitals and healthcare providers to track the environmental impact of their procurement decisions and incorporate this information into their broader sustainability reporting.
For organisations working towards Net Zero targets, understanding the embodied carbon in the products they purchase is critical. By offering this transparency, we enable hospitals to make decisions that align with their environmental goals without compromising on the quality or durability of the products they need.
Why Choose British Recycled Plastic for Hospital Grounds?
British Recycled Plastic provides a range of durable, sustainable products that meet the unique needs of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Our products are designed with long-term sustainability in mind, from vandal-resistant benches and litter bins to wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and planters that enhance patient well-being.
By choosing recycled plastic products, hospital estates managers can reduce their environmental impact while creating spaces that support patient recovery, staff well-being, and visitor comfort. The ability to calculate the embodied carbon of each product ensures that hospitals remain on track with their sustainability goals, contributing to the NHS’s ambitious Net Zero commitments and demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices.
Why it matters
As hospitals and healthcare facilities increasingly position themselves as leaders in sustainability, the importance of making environmentally-conscious decisions in the management of their estates has never been greater. British Recycled Plastic supports these goals by offering durable, low-maintenance products that improve patient comfort, enhance accessibility, and reduce the carbon footprint of hospital grounds. By providing detailed embodied carbon data, we help healthcare organisations meet their environmental commitments, creating inclusive and sustainable spaces that benefit everyone.
