Eco Plastic and Recycled Material Playground Equipment
I went on a site visit this week to see a school who were interested in replacing their trim trail play equipment on their playground as it had been deemed unsafe to use and was beginning to rot and splinter quite badly (especially around the posts where it is dug into the ground). The school wanted to replace it like for like with some new timber trim trail items so I began to explain that the best way of doing this was not to use timber again but to use recycled plastic instead which does not rot or decay, lasts ten times longer than timber and is very environmentally friendly because it is manufactured out of recycled plastic cartons. She said however that she didn’t think the school would like this because they are an accredited Eco Schools and that plastic is harmful to the environment and is non-biodegradable.
I realised that I have a bit of informing to do with schools regarding this range in order to emphasise how our recycled plastic play equipment actively contributes to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- Explanation of the recycling process
The informational video below shows how waste plastic is transformed into durable play equipment. This will help convey the positive environmental impact it has.
Compare The Environmental Impacts: It is important to remember that recycled plastic:
- Diverts waste from landfills and oceans. Each piece of our equipment saves many kg of waste plastic from landfills making them part of the solution rather than the problem.
- Requires less energy and resources than producing virgin plastic or wood alternatives.
- Has a longer lifespan, reducing the need for replacements.
- At the end of its lifespan, recycled plastic can actually be recycled again, so the recycling loop is maintained for many years to come
- The educational value, our products can be used as tools to teach children about recycling and sustainability
How recycled plastic equipment outperforms traditional materials:
- Weather-resistant: Lasts longer than wood, thereby reducing waste.
- Non-toxic: It is totally safe for children and doesn’t leach harmful chemicals.
- Maintenance-free: Saves money and resources.
Interactive Lesson Plan
We have put together a lesson plan for your school which involves children finding out facts about the environment and the whole recycling process and how then these facts all relate back to our products. This can be seen by clicking on the link below.
We now have many schools who have made the transition from using traditional timber materials to recycled plastic and have some case studies we can share with you.
For more information on this range, please visit the dedicated website on our recycled plastic product range
