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The idea of roads made of recycled plastic is not new. In India, for instance, It has proven to be an expedient and environmentally-friendly method for disposing of scrap plastic bottles and bags while improving the infrastructure of many communities. India’s model is the standard for plastic road development. It involves mixing waste plastic and bitumen. Here, various plastic scrap from materials like Polypropylene, Polyethylene and PVC are sorted, cleaned…

Recycled plastic fencing is a practical solution to some of the drawbacks of traditional wooden fencing. While wooden fencing can be extremely attractive when first installed, many of these qualities don’t last for long. Fading, cracking, warping and rot are often the results over time. Many wooden fencing installations need maintenance after only two years, and complete replacement after seven. The fencing is made from recycled plastic lumber or plastic…

The impetus for recycled plastic roof tiles begins with a simple observation: Where many see an eyesore, others find a business opportunity. These folks see “mountains of cash in mountains of trash,” and many successful recycling operations begin with this observation. Plastic tiles, for instance, are made with 30% plastic waste and 70% sand. The discarded plastic comes in many forms and types and have various melting points. Separating all…