Category: Blog

As we so often say here on this blog, and throughout our website, the use of recycled plastic products requires minimal maintenance and has a long lifespan. Although, like most things, it’s not totally immune to dirt. Everyone is busy, and when the sun continues to shine, the last thing anyone wants to do is […]

Spring has sprung, it’s May, the sun is shining –  just about – and it’s #NationalGardeningWeek! Our blog this month shows you how you can get the most from your recycled plastic wood garden planters using the most beautiful spring displays. If you haven’t already got plants in your garden that you can take cuttings […]

It’s coming up to that time of year where decision makers in schools are thinking of upgrading or replacing their outdoor furniture in time for British Summer Time, for all those playtimes spent outdoors. They’ll be looking into the best value for money products for their children, and possibly to enhance the look of their […]

Plastic wood lumber is made from recycled plastics such as low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene, and PVC. The process crunches the waste plastic into usable pieces of plastic which can be turned into something useful and eco-friendly. For example, a bench or litter bin. These types of plastics are generally sourced from […]

According to The Washington Post, the world produces more than 3.5 million tons of rubbish per day, with that figure growing daily. If nothing is done, this will add up to an astronomical 11 million tonnes by the end of the century. At Eco Plastic Wood, our products are made from all three variations of […]

No matter what your specifications are, or what your project involves, there’s a plastic wood product for you. We know, because we tailor them! As a bespoke provider of top quality products, we can assist you in whatever project you or your business is involved with. Now, you might be summing up the pros and […]

Let’s face it, for some businesses it may not seem practical to go green. Some may even think that it’ll cost them more money to be environmentally conscious in their activities. We’re here to tell you different. Not only will it not break the bank – it’ll actually add to it! We know this because […]

Eco Plastic Wood at Homes 2017 After winning an award for our stand at Housing 2017 we’ll be exhibiting at Homes 2017 in London on the 22nd and 23rd of November. What is Homes 2017? The event is one of the largest housing events in the calendar, and features 120 of the UK’s leading suppliers […]

After we exhibited at Housing 2016 last year – we returned to the event in 2017. During this time we got the Best Medium Stand award from Inside Housing. This was our 7th year at the event and we were very happy to receive the award for our stand. The Housing 2017 event is one of […]

Recycling plastic bottles Plastic bottles are known worldwide for being a terrible source of plastic waste due to their high use. This is especially true in the UK as the use of plastic bottles surges. According to a recent article, UK sales of plastic bottled water have gone up by 400% in the last 20 […]