Recycled Plastic - Building Renewable

A picture of a house drawn as a simple shape with a pitched roof and two windows in the front. The background image of the shape is a jumble of plastic bottles that can be recycled in the home such as detergent bottles and drinks bottles. The background to the image is a green field with short grass and a bright blue, cloudless sky. Across the top of the image are the words "Is Making a Building From Recycled Plastic Possible?" in pink fuchsia letters.

Is Making a Building From Recycled Plastic Possible?

March 20, 2023

Plastic has hit the headlines in recent years due to its accumulation in massive quantities in the environment, notably in the oceans. In this article we ask “Is Making a…

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An image showing cream-colored recycling arrows over a textured green background. Across the top are the words "Check Out These 8 Recycled Plastic Building Companies" and there are houses made from recycled plastic in the bottom corners of the image.

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Check Out These 8 Recycled Plastic Building Companies

March 21, 2023

Recycled plastic building companies are not as commonplace as traditional building companies. This article features 8 of the most interesting companies that are making building with recycled plastic a reality.

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A multi-story building with bright plastic cladding on the outside. The cladding is a mixture of black, yellow and orange colors and there are tall windows in the wall. Across the top of the image are the words "Pros and Cons of Using Recycled Plastic for Buildings."

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Pros and Cons of Using Recycled Plastic for Buildings

March 22, 2023

There are many pros and cons of using recycled plastic for buildings. This article goes through the most important considerations when you’re deciding whether to make use of recycled plastic…

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A collage of four photographs showing recycled plastic building products including white plastic gutters, plastic flooring, plastic roof tiles and uPVC plastic windows. There are three blue question marks overlain across the top of the image and the words "What Is Recycled Plastic Building Material Made From?" appear at the bottom.

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What Is Recycled Plastic Building Material Made From?

March 24, 2023

Have you ever wondered what recycled plastic building materials are manufactured from? In this article, we look closely at this question and find out how these sustainable products are made.

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Two photographs side by side, one showing recycled plastic lumber and the other showing a log from a tree that has been cut into planks. The letters "VS" are placed in between the two photos with an orange "splat" design around them. Across the top of the image are the words "Recycled Plastic Lumber vs. Regular Wood (Pros and Cons)."

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Recycled Plastic Lumber vs. Regular Wood (Pros and Cons)

March 25, 2023

Did you know you can buy a product similar to wood but made completely from plastic? In this article, we compare recycled plastic lumber vs. regular wood. Which is right…

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Two photographs side by side, the one on the left is a closeup of a cement/concrete mixture and the one on the right is a collection of plastic containers. The cement photo has a smaller photo of a bag of cement overlain and the plastic containers have a green recycling symbol overlain. Between these two overlain images is a white plus symbol in a green circle. The overall effect shows an equation "cement plus recycled plastic". Across the top are the words "Recycled Plastic and Concrete for Building: A Perfect Match?" written in white letters with a partially-transparent dark gray background.

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Recycled Plastic and Concrete for Building: A Perfect Match?

March 26, 2023

Recycled plastic is used in all manner of building products. But did you know you can combine recycled plastic and concrete for building? We look at the pros and cons…

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A photograph of shredded plastic bottles ready for recycling with a drawing of a blue roll of recycled plastic insulation and a photo of three plastic bottles overlain. The plastic bottles are arranged in a circular "recycling symbol" shape. Across the top of the image are the words "All About Recycled Plastic Insulation (Should You Use It?)"

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All About Recycled Plastic Insulation (Should You Use It?)

March 31, 2023

Recycled plastic insulation is becoming more popular by the day, but should you use it in your home? In this article, we tackle all the pros and cons of recycled…

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A stack of recycled PET bricks made in Argentina. The bricks appear to be stacked in neat piles on a pallet. They are light gray in color and have a rough texture similar to cinder blocks. There are six indentations, or "frogs" in the tops and bottoms of the bricks. There is a brick arranged at an angle by balancing it on another brick in order to show its largest flat side better. There is an inset photo of plastic bottles in a metal cage in the bottom left of the image to illustrate the raw material used to make the bricks. The words "All About Recycled Plastic Bricks (Should You Use to Build?" are written across the top of the image in white bold letters over a light gray, partly transparent background.

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All About Recycled Plastic Bricks (Should You Use to Build?)

March 27, 2023

Recycled plastic bricks are becoming more widely available, but are they a sound alternative to standard concrete blocks or fired clay bricks? We find out in this article.

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A photograph of a construction site where they are using recycled plastic bricks to build a house. The house has a timber frame and the plastic bricks are serving the same function as concrete blocks in making the walls of the house. In the bottom right hand corner of the image are two arrows with "pros" and "cons" written on them. Across the top of the image are the words "The Pros and Cons of Using Recycled Plastic Bricks to Build."

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The Pros and Cons of Using Recycled Plastic Bricks to Build

March 28, 2023

More and more companies and their clients are using recycled plastic bricks to build with these days. In this article, we examine the reasons for this, the advantages of plastic…

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A collage of four photographs showing different styles of building made with recycled plastic. There is an image of plastic water bottles overlain; the water bottles are crumpled up and in the shape of a recycling icon (circular). The example buildings include the use of recycled plastic water bottles filled with dirt or other plastics as well as recycled plastic bricks and 3d printed recycled plastic. Across the bottom of the image are the words "Can You Build a House Out of Recycled Plastic? 7 Examples."

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Can You Build a House Out of Recycled Plastic? 7 Examples

March 29, 2023

There are many examples of people who have been able to build a house out of recycled plastic. This article presents 7 of our favorites. Prepare to be amazed!

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A large green house icon with multi-colored plastic pellets in the background. The pellets are arranged in vertical stripes of the same color going from gold on the left, through orange, green, pink, white, and yellow on the right. There are orange bricks along the bottom and the words "The Real Costs of Recycled Plastic Homes (3D and Bricks Too)"written at the bottom of the image in white letters on a semi-transparent orange background.

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The Real Costs of Recycled Plastic Homes (3D and Bricks Too)

March 30, 2023

Recycled plastic is popping up in more and more building products, making it possible to build a house entirely from recycled plastic. In this article, we look at the costs…

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