Plastic Outdoor Furniture
We sell a broad range of high quality 100% recycled plastic outdoor furniture suitable for both commercial and private use.
Explore our full range of plastic outdoor furniture here or get in touch with the team to find out how we can help you with your project.
Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture for Gardens & Public Spaces
Welcome to British Recycled Plastics. We create Sustainable Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture for Gardens & Public Spaces. When you require maintenance-free recycled benches and seats for your school playground, are choosing street furniture for an urban development or improving facilities for a specific environment and want to feel secure with a 25 year guarantee – British Recycled Plastic has the answers.
No splinters, no splits and no rot means our range of plastic outdoor furniture is low maintenance, weatherproof, safe and designed to deal with the most demanding environments.
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British Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture FAQ’s
No chemicals and minimal microplastics.
The way it is normally used, yes, plastic is bad for the environment.
Unless its recycled, plastic is unsightly, can be fatally ingested by wildlife, can last in landfill for, potentially, centuries, and in the case of some kinds of PVC in particular, can leach harmful chemicals into the ecosystem.
This is why it is vital that all of us look for ways to keep recycling the existing plastic that is already in circulation rather than just casually throwing it away and pretending that it’s someone else’s problem.
Here at Low Carbon Products, we take advantage of this “pervasiveness in the environment” to provide a range of ultra-tough, maintenance-free products that keep society’s plastic out of landfill and put to good use.
A wide variety of plastic products from computer cases and car bumpers to vegetable crates and bottle tops are all mixed together to give our plastic lumber its incredible strength.
For the scientifically minded, the actual types of plastic most commonly used in the mix are High Density Polyethylene , Low Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylibutalstyrene, Polystyrene and Polythene.
These materials form 99% of the content. They are mixed with 1% masterbatch, for colour control, which is also made from entirely recycled material.
This means that the lumber profiles, Hebden 402 and furniture are all made from 100% recycled British waste.
Any bolts can be undone and redone, but screws can’t.
Made from a mix of High Density Polyethylene, Low Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylibutalstyrene, Polystyrene and Polythene. These plastics are derived from a wide variety of plastic products from hay bale wrapping, computer cases and car bumpers to vegetable crates and bottle tops.
Due to its exceptional durability, recycled plastic furniture can last outdoors for an incredibly long time. In fact, British Recycled Plastic offers a 25-year guarantee on all of our products. But we believe it will last a lifetime.
One of our recycled plastic benches has been in a public space in the Calder Valley region for over 15 years, exposed to all the elements, and it’s still going strong! This is a testament to the durability of recycled plastic material.
Who benefits from this longevity?
Schools outdoor furniture – Enjoy years of worry-free use, even with heavy wear and tear from students.
Public Parks & Councils outdoor furniture – Reduce maintenance costs and replacements, ensuring a consistently tidy and inviting space for the community.
Hostels & Caravan Parks outdoor furniture – Provide durable and low-maintenance furniture that can withstand frequent use and various weather conditions.
Recycled plastic furniture is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution for their outdoor spaces.
The image provides a clear overview of how we, at British Recycled Plastic, transform UK plastic waste into durable and sustainable outdoor furniture:
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Waste Arrives at Recycling Plant: The journey begins with the collection of plastic waste from various sources across the UK.
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Quality Control: The incoming waste undergoes an initial quality check to ensure it’s suitable for recycling.
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Shred: The plastic waste is shredded into smaller, manageable pieces.
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Wash: The shredded plastic is thoroughly washed to remove contaminants like dirt, labels, and other debris.
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Quality Control: Another quality check is performed to ensure the plastic is clean and ready for further processing.
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Melt: The clean plastic flakes are melted at a high temperature (200°C) to create a molten material.
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Blend: Additives and colorants might be added to the molten plastic to enhance its properties and appearance.
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Quality Control: The blended mixture undergoes yet another quality check before proceeding.
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Extrude: The molten plastic is extruded into long, continuous profiles, similar to wooden planks.
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Cool: The extruded profiles are cooled and solidified to form sturdy, durable planks.
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Quality Control & Testing: The final product is rigorously tested to ensure it meets our high standards for strength, durability, and safety.
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Ready for Use: The recycled plastic planks are now ready to be used in the manufacturing of our outdoor furniture.
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Benches, Tables, Fencing, and More: These planks are skillfully crafted into a variety of outdoor furniture pieces, including benches, tables, and fencing.
End Result: High-quality, maintenance-free outdoor furniture that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
British Recycled Plastic Products flammable – Yes it is. If it has a flame maintained against it, it will eventually catch fire and burn like wood. While we appreciate that this isn’t what everyone would like, it is essential to the overall sustainability of our recycled plastic as adding a fire retardant would mean that it could not melt and therefore be subsequently recycled at the end of its life.
(As per the criteria of UL94 horizontal burn test, our recycled plastic has been classified as HB, which is an equivalent of BS EN 60695-11-10:- Part 11-10: Test flames — 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods.)
British Recycled Plastic products can be vandalised, nothing is 100% vandal-proof, however, the material is extremely difficult to vandalise.
There are several reasons for this:
The plastic used in the furniture is chemically inert, making it incredibly hard for grafitti from paint or magic markers to adhere to as there is no “chemical key”. If a vandal sprays paint on a bench, for example, it can be wiped clean or jetwashed afterwards, depending on the severity, as it doesn’t penetrate the recycled plastic. Generally, our recycled plastic can be cleaned with cheap, own-brand kitchen cleaner if it has been vandalised by magic marker pen.
The recycled plastic furniture is also very heavy, making moving it a very unattractive proposition to the casual vandal. It won’t end up in the local canal, swimming with the supermarket trollies and traffic cones.
Our recycled plastic does not chip, split or splinter and it is almost impossible to cut with a knife. That being said, a vandal did manage to hack a little off the edge of a table with what appeared (on CCTV footage) to be a machete.
In short, our products do just as well in a challenging urban environment when being attacked by a vandal as they do in a challenging rural or coastal environment being attacked by Mother Nature.
To maintain recycled plastic products there’s not much to it really…
Give them a wipe if they get very dirty.
That’s about it.
There’s no need for chemical preservatives, treatment, painting or anything else.
British Recycled Plastic Products waterproof – Not at all.
They are all able to resist water indefinitely.
They are also salt resistant so they will survive in coastal environments without any notable degradation, regardless of the severity of the weather.
Recycled Plastic and Composite materials typically combine different elements, like wood fibres and plastics, for enhanced strength and durability. However, due to their composition, composites can’t be easily recycled. On the other hand, recycled plastic, like that from British Recycled Plastic, originates solely from reused plastic, making it fully recyclable and a more sustainable choice. It lasts longer, offers eco-friendly benefits, and can be continually recycled, minimizing environmental impact. Choose British Recycled Plastic for durable, sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.
“Arley Parish Council has purchased two of your benches and one of our Councillors liked them so much that she purchased one as a memorial to her mother and installed it in their local church. Our Councillors liked the fact that they are recycled material, ie ‘green’. They are handsome pieces of furniture and blend well with our rural environment; they are sturdily built and should remain in place for many years. Customer service and delivery arrangements were good.”
“My father and I run a five pitch caravan site on Exmoor, and decided to add to the site by purchasing five recycled picnic tables. From start to finish the company were extremely professional in every way and delivery happened on the date and time stated. We were able to assemble them with the help of a friend. The quality is second to none, they are extremely heavy and look stylish. We have had so many compliments about them from our caravaners. Many thanks to you all and keep up the good work.”
“This is exactly what I have been… This is exactly what I have been looking for for a few years, and being made from recycled plastic it;s absolutely perfect!!! A wooden bench would need continual up-keep and would need winter storage, I simply do not have the garage space to store such a thing. And with the harsh Shetland winters and high winds, this bench is nice and heavy and would not budge!!! A very sturdy product and easy to put together. The communications with British Recycled Plastics has been top class, from initial order to delivery. Would highly recommend. Thank you.”
“Great benches! Our charity has bought several benches from British Recycled Plastic over the past few years. Their service is always very friendly, helpful and efficient. Delivery arrangements are always accurate. Benches themselves are easy to assemble and install, sturdy, hard wearing and resistant to vandalism. Thank-you!”
“Bought 10 recycled benches for our local bowling club. Great quality, sturdy, easy to assemble, delivered on time and competitive prices. So impressed, will be ordering 9 recycled picnic tables from them soon.”
