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Driffield Beck redevelopment project<\/h3>\n
Darren is not a man who thinks small, it must be said. The first job \u2013 completed by local groundworkers, Kent Worx – was to lay foundations for the gabion baskets which now reinforce the banks of the Beck. This is big, structural work and a far cry from rescuing crisp bags from the pathways and banks. Groundworks currently continue ashore, with the creation of a seating\/viewing area, and coming soon, a large planter, engineered from British Recycled Plastic with the help of Men In Sheds<\/strong><\/a>, another example of community power in action. This project provides opportunities for (mostly retired) tradesmen and craftsmen to share their skills within their local community, fostering new friendships and combatting isolation and loneliness.<\/p>\n For their part in the Driffield project, their first in East Yorkshire, Men In Sheds have been provided with some local workshop space by the Environment Agency, in which they are currently building the aforementioned planter. Next on the list is more fundraising, this time to pay for the 20 tonnes of topsoil required to fill the planter, for which Kent Worx have kindly volunteered their time.<\/p>\n The British Recycled Plastic planter will never rot or need any maintenance and it will stand for decades. Friends of the Beck have chosen to use stainless steel fixings to ensure their ironmongery doesn\u2019t end up being the weak point of their structure, so they can relax and enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Men In Sheds say that British Recycled Plastic planks and posts have been a fantastic product to work with and we hope to get some more working tips and feedback from them when we visit the site in the next few months.<\/p>\n As you\u2019ll have gathered by now, this entire project \u2013 though imagined and instigated by the powerhouse that is Darren Baker \u2013 has been achieved by an extraordinary level of community support and co-operation. So many volunteers and organisations have contributed time, money and hard work to completely transform Driffield Beck and work continues apace. Ultimately though, the project is driven by Darren and earlier this year, his hard work was recognised when he was honoured with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman\u2019s Award. He was up against some stiff competition and to say he was surprised when Claire Frisby of BBC Look North announced him as the winner of his category, would be an understatement. COVID restrictions have denied him the opportunity of a gala celebration, but the presentation was duly made in Darren\u2019s front garden, flanked by the kingfisher logo of the Friends of the Beck, designed by Darren\u2019s artist mother, Irene.<\/p>\n Many congratulations to you, Darren. Your honour is well-deserved and your work at Driffield Beck is an absolute inspiration. We look forward to visiting, meeting you and your gang in person and seeing for ourselves the beauty of Driffield Beck.<\/p>\n Where would you like us to start?! Here\u2019s a list of the many reasons why our solid, recycled plastic planks, posts and boards are the right choice for you:<\/p>\n Zero-maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 feel free to brush or hose your plastic down a few times a year, but it will suffer no ill-effects if you don\u2019t. It\u2019ll never need any treatments and you\u2019re relieved of the time and expense involved in patching and refreshing rotted sections.<\/p>\n Does not absorb moisture <\/strong>\u2013 this means your plastic structure will never rot, split or splinter and will towel-dry instantly. It also means it\u2019s perfectly suited to being placed in soggy and inaccessible areas \u2013 in fact, it can be permanently submerged and is often used for boardwalks and platforms in lakeland and wetland areas.<\/p>\n No chemical \u201ckey\u201d <\/strong>– our plastic has no chemical key to which substances or microbes can bond. This means it\u2019s impervious to the growth of mould and algae and although a very thin layer of graffiti will adhere, the paint is sticking to itself rather than the plastic, so will easily jetwash off. Once the factory finish has worn off, no mould or algae means our decking boards carry a lower slip-risk that their timber equivalent, so there\u2019s no need for unsightly chicken wire.<\/p>\n Lifetime-guaranteed<\/strong> \u2013 the worst thing about plastic waste (it barely degrades and lasts forever) is the best thing about recycled plastic. An industry lifetime guarantee is 25 years, but we\u2019re confident our products will last many decades longer. If your British Recycled Plastic product ever reaches the end of its useful life in your custodianship, simply return it to us and it will be re-recycled. All of our factory-assembled pieces have workmanship guarantees, too.<\/p>\n Buy independent and buy British<\/strong> \u2013 our products are made from waste plastic sourced and processed within the UK. This means we\u2019re resilient to whatever\u2019s going on in the outside world. When you choose British Recycled Plastic, you\u2019re helping to dismantle our own, domestic waste plastic mountain, as well as supporting an independent company who will genuinely value your custom and provide personal, tailored service.<\/p>\n Trusted <\/strong>\u2013 We have long-standing and valued relationships with many high-profile customers. You\u2019ll find our bollards in many a Morrison\u2019s car park and our X Grids sit in a number of Highways England sites. The MoD continue to furnish their breakout areas with our picnic tables, while our lumber is used for waymarkers, fences and signposts in several National Trust properties. We\u2019re trusted not only for the quality of our products, but also for our reliability, solid customer service and technical expertise.<\/p>\n Sustainable practices<\/strong> \u2013 being sustainable has never been a trend for us. Even before the inception of British Recycled Plastic, our MD was blazing a trail in sustainable housing practices. Each of our staff members have been chosen because they share our core values and are brand ambassadors and advocates \u2013 as a team, we\u2019re in this for the right reasons and we operate with integrity and sincerity. We believe in what we do and we\u2019re proud of our company. Because we work with UK-generated waste and distribute only onshore, we keep our little corner of the waste economy circular: our profits stay in the UK, boosting our local economy and providing jobs for UK employees.<\/p>\n Technical support<\/strong> \u2013 a fortunate side-effect of your staff being personally invested in your company is that they care about both their customers and the quality of their work. This means you get excellent customer service and technical support from people who genuinely care about your experience and the properties and applications of the products they\u2019re retailing. We\u2019ll always take the time to ensure you get the best product for your needs and support you throughout your purchase and installation.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like a quote, please check our full product and price list<\/a><\/strong> before submitting a cutting list to: info@britishrecycledplastic.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For all other enquiries:<\/p>\n 01422 419 555<\/p>\n![\"Workshop](\"https:\/\/britishrecycledplastic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Workshop-of-Men-In-Sheds-Driffield-300x157.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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Why choose British Recycled Plastic as your supplier?<\/strong><\/h3>\n