Recycled Plastic Play Area Equipment
The UK's market leader!
At PlayQuest, we recognise that the choices we make regarding the materials we use in our play equipment will have an impact on everyday life.
We were one of the first companies within the UK (since the early ‘noughties’) to start designing and manufacturing play equipment using environmentally-friendly Recycled Plastic, and we continue to be a market leader in providing play equipment manufactured from Recycled Plastic.
We offer a 30-year guarantee on all of the Recycled Plastic products we manufacture ourselves.
The Recycled Plastic material used does not rot or splinter, will last for decades and is virtually maintenance free.
Recycled Plastic products contribute to a better environment as they are made from recycled material and not chemically treated in any way, meaning that they are friendlier to the environment. Another benefit is that the sustainable plastic can be recycled again.
By replacing timber products with Recycled Plastic equivalents, we are also helping to reduce our carbon-footprint.
Recycled Plastic products are anticipated to have a life-expectancy of at least three times the estimated lifespan of their timber equivalents. This is due to the fact that Recycled Plastic poles cannot rot once installed and only minimum maintenance is required.
Recycled Plastic is produced from segregated waste plastic – which includes plastic bottles and food containers, aluminium cans, and other recyclable waste. Our material supplier endeavours to remove as much non-plastic contamination as possible from its input material but occasionally small pieces of metal foil can be incorporated in the posts, boards, and planks. There is a wide variety of different plastics which are reprocessed within the recycling process. Different plastics melt at different temperatures but in order to maintain consistent strength and rigidity, these are processed at a consistent temperature. For this reason, some products will have evidence of small pieces of non-melt plastic which can be of different colours to the main profile. This does not affect the integrity or strength of the product.
Recycled Plastic Playground Equipment!
Why Purchase Recycled Plastic Products?
Material Properties
- Is made from 100% Recycled Plastic – which can then be re-recycled in the future.
- Has an expected lifetime of 50 years or more.
- Does not crack and is splinter free.
- Weather Resistant.
- Rot proof and Algae proof – there are no need for preservatives or paint.
- UV Resistant – very little colour loss or damage from sunlight.
- Insect Resistant – no need for any insecticides.
- Suitable for wet/damp conditions because it will not rot.
- You can ‘Fit and Forget’.
Financial Benefits
Low Maintenance – this means very significant savings in replacement materials and labour costs, due to reduced maintenance requirements.
Vandal Resistant
More resistant to graffiti due to it’s surface texture. More difficult to ignite than timber. Very resistant to other types of vandalism.
Safety Benefits
Non-Slip – can be pre-molded to have non-slip surfaces. Will not splinter or crack. Can easily be steam cleaned / jet washed if required.
Environmental Benefits
Assists in reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfills. Reduces impact on the environment.
Socially responsible. Creates demand for recycled plastic.
Positive School Image
Use of recycled plastic promotes a positive school image. Shows that the school is committed to their social responsibility. Ideal to show pupils how the various types of plastic packaging that they use everyday can be transformed into playground equipment.
Re-Recyclable
The recycled plastic can be re-recycled at the end of its use as playground equipment, so it ‘Completes the Circle’.
What Range Of Play Equipment Can Be Made From Recycled Plastic?
- Fun Trails – Most of our fun trail range of products is available in Recycled Plastic, including some Fitness trail items and complete Trim Trails.
- Playhouses, Platforms and Activity Centres – Most of the items available in this range can be manufactured from Recycled Plastic.
- Swings – We can currently manufacture 3 types of swings from Recycled Plastic – our Double Flat Seat Swings, Double Cradle Seat Swings, and Basket Seat Swing.
- Garden Furniture – We offer a wide range of outdoor Furniture manufactured from Recycled Plastic – including Chairs, Benches and Tables.
Please note – Recycled Plastic is a man-made material and there will be some flex in taller upright posts (depending on the item/design).
This is completely normal (timber also has some flex in taller upright posts) and if there is no movement at ground level, then flex in some Recycled Plastic posts is to be expected.
RECYCLED PLASTIC – FROM WASTE TO PLAYGROUND
To see the process of how we transform recycled waste into playground equipment throughout the UK and Europe, please watch the video.
This video highlights our partnership with a leading international company and shows the process of how we transform recycled waste into playground equipment throughout the UK and Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Recycled Plastic Playground Equipment
Yes. Recycled plastic playground equipment is extremely durable and is designed to outperform traditional timber. It does not rot, splinter or crack, and typically has a significantly longer lifespan than treated wood.
High-quality recycled plastic play area equipment can last 50 years or more with minimal maintenance. PlayQuest also offers a 30-year guarantee on recycled plastic products they manufacture themselves.
Yes. Recycled plastic playground equipment is made from 100% recycled plastic waste, helping to reduce landfill and lower environmental impact. It can also be recycled again at the end of its life.
Very little. Unlike timber, recycled plastic does not need treating, staining or painting. It is rot-proof, weather resistant and suitable for wet conditions, making it a low-maintenance solution for schools and councils.
Yes. Recycled plastic is splinter-free, non-toxic and can be moulded with anti-slip surfaces. It is resistant to cracking and provides long-term structural integrity.
Recycled plastic playground equipment is highly resistant to vandalism. It is more difficult to ignite than timber and its textured surface makes graffiti less likely to adhere.
Get in touch
Whether you are a School, Parish Council, Local Council, Construction Company, Holiday/Caravan Park or anyone else looking for your perfect playground, please contact us to see how we can assist you to create a wonderful, exciting play area.
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