Recycled Plastic Benches

The ethos of sustainability is at the forefront of many UK council discussions when planning the built environment and regeneration.

Norwich Council is certainly serious about its’ responsibilities in this regard; working together with The Norfolk Waste Partnership to reduce, recycle and reuse waste.
Norwich City Council is also committed to achieving net zero emissions from its operations, by 2030 and has successfully bid for nearly £1.5m of additional government funding to support its award-winning carbon reduction programme.

Purchasing recycled content products is an easily actionable step that organisations can take to demonstrate the delivery of policy on sustainability. Purchases of recycled products stimulates demand for recycled raw materials, closing the loop and diverting material from landfill.  

Recycled plastic has historically been considered ‘functional’, but with design teams on board, this material is now considered a premium choice as it’s benefits often outweigh the more traditional choices of timber or steel. The splinter free, rot proof, maintenance free and durable nature of this product, means that there is no need for cyclical maintenance or major replacement programmes. In addition, using recycled products can of course, help organisations meet their sustainable obligations within the built environment.

Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) statistics show a 40+ year life span for recycled plastic products.
12.7 tonnes of CO2 emmissions are saved for every tonne of plastic waste prevented. (DEFRA commisioned study)

Recycled plastic benches are ideal for furnishing landscaped areas such as this regenerated retirement housing complex on the outskirts of the city.