I have to share what I consider to be one of the best ideas I have ever come across - recycled plastic made into planks! Doubtless you know about this already, as park benches and tables have been made from this for some time now, but it certainly is a step up from the sjambok that you can buy at the robots which are made from recycled plastic bags. I hear that this material is being used for building houses, which will take care of an awful lot of plastic and save a few trees. The best part is that it is maintenance free, and anyone who has a wooden house next to the sea (like us) will be wishing that it was made from plastic! There is nothing worse than having to paint the house every few years!
A friend has transformed her garden and pool area into an amazing feature which undoubtedly has added more value to the property (and enjoyment) than the cost - I am told it is cheaper than wood - and it looks like weathered teak. Let's hope this catches on and we can get some of the rubbish out of landfills.
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