It could be argued that plastic is one of the least environmentally friendly materials around these days, when so many things are disposable. However, most, if not all companies who use plastic either as part or all of their manufacturing processes, have started to take their impact on the environment a lot more seriously in recent years.
There are, of course, many reasons why plastic has become a very popular material for the manufacturing of a wide range of household, DIY and industrial products. Plastic is light and can be utilised as a viable replacement for heavier materials. Iron is rarely used nowadays in the manufacturing of guttering, pipes and so on. Plastic guttering is easier to work with and more durable than iron which will eventually rust. Industrial strength pipes are used by water supply companies to cut down the need for frequent repair and maintenance. At Bliby Plastics we supply plastic guttering, fascias and soffit boards for DIY use, but we also supply water pipes to be used by water companies.
At the moment, the majority of the recycling of plastic in Britain is the reprocessing (rather than recycling) of process scrap that occurs when a manufacturer produces plastics. The polymers left over are reprocessed in a way that is easy and economical. The reason for this is that the polymers are reasonably uncontaminated and there is a steady and reliable supply. The amount of process scrap in Britain is roughly a quarter of a million tonnes. All but approximately 5% of this amount is reprocessed.
As a plastic fabrication company, we are able to prdouce plastic guttering, plastic sheets as well as plastic wall cladding.
