WHY CHOOSE RECYCLED?
When considering outdoor furniture the benefits of recycled plastic far outweigh the traditional timber alternative. Considering both financial and environmental factors, recycled plastic is considerably superior to its timber or metal equivalents.
Historically plastic is an extremely useful and versatile material. However it is often stigmatised for its association with everyday litter. In the last 30 years plastic has grown to become an essential part of modern life, we now use approximately 20 times more plastic than we did 50 years ago. Traditional materials are increasingly being replaced with recycled plastic because it does the job better, cheaper, using less energy and water and emits lower levels of CO2 in its production.
Plastic is largely manufactured from oil, therefore it should be treated as a precious resource and not merely a nuisance in our landfill sites. Unlike many other products, plastics can be recycled several times, for countless applications, so it is important they are not wasted.
Here at VP Recycled Plastic, we manufacture all of our products from 100% Recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Typically used to manufacture everyday products such as water bottles, plastic bags and bottle lids. When recycled it is an extremely hardwearing, versatile material that makes an excellent replacement to wood for multiple reasons. See the table below that compares the key advantages of using recycled plastic, compared to timber.
OUR PROCESS
| Timber | Recycled Plastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Free | It is essential you give your timber products an annual paint/ stain or varnish to preserve the wood | The durable nature of recycled plastic means it does not require maintenance. The product will keep its colour, and it’s guaranteed for a minimum of 25 years |
| Rot and Insect Proof | Left untreated timber will succumb to the destruction caused by wood boring insects and/ or fungus | Recycled plastic is resistant to all wood boring insects, algae and bacteria that typically cause problems for timber furniture. We guarantee our recycled plastic will never rot, even in the harshest of weather conditions |
| Waterproof | Timber is a naturally porous material and will absorb or release moisture depending on weather conditions. This can result in the wood splitting, warping, cracking and becoming distorted | The non-porous makeup of recycled plastic means water cannot penetrate the material which often is the cause for splitting, warping, twisting and distortion seen in untreated timber. Furniture can be left outside all year round, without the risk of damage to the material |
| Crack, Chip and Splinter proof | When the moisture content in wood is changed, it causes the wood to shrink and swell which results in splits and cracks. This is especially common in timber | The robust nature of recycled plastic means it will not splinter, crack or chip. This ensures it is safe for children to use and will last much longer than its timber equivalent |
| Easy to Clean | Cleaning outdoor wooden furniture can be an arduous task and depending on the timber, occasionally it will be required that the wood should be sanded down and treated with a sealant | Wiping the product down with warm soapy water will remove any dust, dirt or pollen that has accumulated |
| Tough and Durable | On average a timber bench will need to be replaced every 4-5 years | Our products are guaranteed for a minimum of 25 years against natural defect; however there is no reason as to why recycled plastic products shouldn't last a lifetime |
Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, our extensive range of furniture offers fantastic value for money. Our products are built to withstand all weathers, are completely maintenance free, will not splinter or rot and can last up to 5 times longer than timber!
We guarantee all of our manufactured recycled plastic products for 25 years and have some great money saving offers across the range!
For more information, browse our site, or give one of our friendly sales team a call on FREEPHONE 0808 1699 838.
