Nov 29 2005
As part of a new web-based initiative, WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) wants to hear from manufacturers and suppliers of construction sector products containing recycled plastic.
The reason behind this 'call to arms' is that WRAP has today launched a new website designed to promote the use of products containing recycled plastic in the construction sector and is looking for more manufacturers to come forward to help them expand a database of products.
The dedicated website, www.wrap.org.uk/plastics/construction provides information for those looking to specify and use products with recycled plastic content. It will pull together the wide range of products using recycled content already specified on a daily basis in for construction projects; from standard products - drainage pipes, ducting, and damp proof membranes, for example - to more innovative products such as lightweight composite kerbstones, durable scaffold boards and low maintenance fencing.
Aimed at construction clients, contractors and the range of professionals involved in the specification and procurement of construction products, the site has been developed as part of WRAP's activities to promote materials resource efficiency in the UK construction sector - one of the UK's most productive sectors but also the biggest consumer of material resources.
"There is already a great deal of recycled plastic used in the construction sector," says Peter Skelton, Material Sector Manager for Plastics at WRAP. "However, the potential exists to use so much more. That's why we have launched this site to help raise awareness of the range, type and source of readily available construction products which include recycled plastic content."
As well as a product database, the site includes case studies on projects where recycled plastic products are already being used. A new brochure, Using recycled plastic products in construction, is also being published and distributed to a wide construction audience this month to provide further information on the cost, performance and environmental benefits of purchasing recycled plastic products. A downloadable electronic version is available on the new website, and hard copies can be ordered on the WRAP Helpline 0808 100 2040 (quoting 07PLA).
Manufacturers of construction products with recycled content should contact Peter Skelton on e-mail: [email protected] to be included in the supplier database.