Recycled Plastic Play Equipment
The Next Generation of Play Equipment
We have developed a new and exciting range of recycled plastic play equipment called Inspire Play including trim trails, fitness trails and play towers which are made out of 100% HDPE (or plastic cartons). The numerous benefits of using this material (as opposed to the standard timber) are all listed below but we are beginning to see a meaningful shift in schools electing to have this type of play equipment and for very good reason.
The range now includes other playground products such as mud kitchens, playboats, planters, mud tables, water & ball chutes, dipping pond platforms and sandboxes. These will last up to five times longer than their traditional timber made counterparts and will require minimal on-going maintenance.
“The school's old play equipment had reached the end of safe use: the wood had rotted in places and split in others. So when we were looking for a replacement we were pleased to find a company that manufactured their equipment from plastic which would last a long time and not succumb to rotting or splitting. However, we were concerned that plastic wasn't environmentally friendly. When we found the Hideout House were using recycled plastic this 'ticked all the boxes'. The children (and parents) were really excited to think that the new trim tail had once been milk cartons! Now that the equipment is installed it looks sturdy, but quite rustic, in our play area. The children love it and we expect to get many years of use from it”.
Mrs Sharon Mason, Principal, St. Chad’s Catholic Primary School
Features and Benefits
* Maintenance free as it does not rot, corrode or splinter
* Crack proof and does not have “shakes” (like traditional timber)
* Eco friendly as it is made out of recycled plastic bottles and is fully recyclable at the end of its use
* UV resistant with little colour loss due to direct sunlight
* Resistant to graffiti, insects and algae
* Less flammable than traditional timber and resistant to most chemicals
* Hard wearing and exceptionally durable – typically lasting five times longer than timber and does not degrade with age
So some very good reasons to make play equipment out of this material as well! And as we are trying to recycle the plastic produced on this planet, this is a very good and eco-friendly way of doing this and could count towards your school’s eco schools rating and status.
We are therefore able to offer trim trail packages (with attendant safety surfacing if so required) or you can buy the items individually. Perhaps add them to your existing trim trail and see how they fare together.
We have given the various recommended packages on the gallery page as well as listing all of the individual items where you might want to “mix’n’match” your own trail. Trim trail items are ideal for smaller budgets as they can either be purchased individually or put together in a package – and once more funds allow, you can easily add to the trail.
And your site manager will be a very happy because the on-going maintenance required is minimal!
And we all know nowadays that we should be recycling plastic nowadays because of the damage it causes with pollution and to the environment and so by buying this type of equipment, this demonstrates a good environmental practice within your school.
For further details and a quote on our recycled plastic play equipment range, please give us a call or visit our on-line brochure
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