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.

The image provides a clear overview of how we, at British Recycled Plastic, transform UK plastic waste into durable and sustainable outdoor furniture:

1. Waste Arrives at Recycling Plant: The journey begins with the collection of plastic waste from various sources across the UK.

2. Quality Control: The incoming waste undergoes an initial quality check to ensure it’s suitable for recycling.

3. Shred: The plastic waste is shredded into smaller, manageable pieces.

4. Wash: The shredded plastic is thoroughly washed to remove contaminants like dirt, labels, and other debris.

5. Quality Control: Another quality check is performed to ensure the plastic is clean and ready for further processing.

6. Melt: The clean plastic flakes are melted at a high temperature (200°C) to create a molten material.

7. Blend: Additives and colorants might be added to the molten plastic to enhance its properties and appearance.

8. Quality Control: The blended mixture undergoes yet another quality check before proceeding.

9. Extrude: The molten plastic is extruded into long, continuous profiles, similar to wooden planks.

10. Cool: The extruded profiles are cooled and solidified to form sturdy, durable planks.

11. Quality Control & Testing: The final product is rigorously tested to ensure it meets our high standards for strength, durability, and safety.

12. Ready for Use: The recycled plastic planks are now ready to be used in the manufacturing of our outdoor furniture.

13. 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.