Glee 2019 Retail Lab Showcasing Plaswood

Environmental concerns have captured the hearts of the nation in the recent years. Now, people and manufactures are more aware than ever of the changes that need to be made if we are to protect our planet for future generations.
This sentiment will be echoed by exhibitors and visitors at GLEE 2019. They are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability by making a pledge, committing to one small conscious change to reduce their impact upon the environment. Pledges might include anything from promising to recycle more, to choosing more sustainable alternatives.

As the debate on plastic continues, one company showcasing its products at GLEE is doing all it can to use more plastic, not less – and for good reason.

Plaswood, a brand of lumber, garden and street furniture, is made from at least 95% recycled plastic waste. 

Polythene plastic waste is collected at Plaswood's dedicated plant in Dumfries, Scotland. There, the pre-loved plastic is shredded and washed – the resultant clean flake/crumb is used for extrusion of the recycled plastic lumber, Plaswood.

Quality tested by independent experts, the versatile lumber can be fabricated, cut and drilled as traditional hardwood. The brand offers a range of fencing, decking, edging, raised beds, tables, benches and planter products available.

Because Plaswood products are made predominantly from agricultural plastic waste – material that would have likely ended up in landfill – the raw material offers strong environmental and technical credentials. For example, Plaswood is impervious to weather conditions, and is rot and splinter-resistant.

It is waterproof, durable and, unlike timber products it is largely maintenance-free. With a long life expectancy, potential long term cost savings and no annual painting, staining or general maintenance required, switching from traditional products to Plaswood begins to stack up favourably.

Plaswood’s rich heritage dates back to the 1980s and it is proud of its continued investment in innovation and product development. With a big focus on sustainable practices and high ethical standards, Plaswood products support and promote plastic recycling and circular economy principles.

Its latest product range has been remade with the environment in mind, it turns waste problem into a solution, which is why it is named ‘HERO’. Hero is a lighter weight product range, easy to assemble, with a semi-fabricated option available too.

You’ll be able to sit on a bright yellow Plaswood bench, located within this year’s GLEE Retail Lab for which Plaswood is a Gold Sponsor.

As part of the companies commitment to manage the resources that it uses in production, Plaswood operate a ‘take back’ scheme on its products that have served their useful life. All eligible products are capable of being returned to their Dumfries facility to be recycled and used to manufacture new Plaswood products that can be enjoyed by future generations.