Recyclers we love.
Here are some Australian manufacturers who use recycled plastics to make useful products for business, councils, schools and communities.
Plasmar
Photo: Plasmar garden bed made from 100% recycled plastic sleepers. (Source: Plasmar)
Plasmar is a Sydney based processor manufacturing unique Australian-made 100% recycled plastic products. The products are unique because they do not contain fillers or chemicals, plus the products are made from mixed polymers. Plasmar products have been CSIRO tested for durability and proven to last for more than 50 years.
Recycled plastic products manufactured by Plasmar include fence posts, sleepers, strainers, dunnage, bollards, pallets and droppers.
Downer – Reconophalt
Photo: Reconophalt roads laid by Downer for Central Coast Council. (Source: Plastic Police)
Reconophalt is an innovative and sustainable asphalt pavement manufactured by Downer containing a high percentage of recycled materials. Every kilometre of a two-lane road made with Reconophalt contains the equivalent of 530,000 soft plastic bags and packaging, 168,000 glass bottles, waste toner from 12,500 printer cartridges and approximately 20% reclaimed pavement. TonerPlas™ is a key ingredient of Reconophalt.
Reconophalt has full approval from the NSW EPA, demonstrating it brings no increased environmental risk while providing considerable sustainability and performance benefits.