2K shows its recycled plastic Ecosheet at Ecobuild

2K Manufacturing's Ecosheet, the recycled and recyclable plastic plywood replacement, is to be showcased at Ecobuild.

2K Manufacturing says that it outperforms imported plywood commercially, operationally and environmentally, creating a major opportunity for construction site waste management.

The multi-award winning product is made from recycled waste mixed plastics and is, in turn, 100 per cent recyclable at end of life.

The company's first production facility opened in July 2009, creating the first closed loop manufacturing process for the construction industry.

Once at full production in spring 2010 it will use 30,000 tonnes of waste plastic which would otherwise go to landfill.

The Luton plant is the first of a number of plants to be opened by the company in the UK, which will allow for the production of millions of Ecosheets each year which are all, in turn, completely recyclable at the plant.

The technology solves the issue of five million tonnes of waste plastic produced each year, 80 per cent of which goes to landfill.

2K takes a variety of mixed waste plastic and through a Powder Impression Moulding process, for which 2K has secured the worldwide license.

This process can turn waste into super strong recycled plastic that can have many different purposes The product has been extensively trialled in St David's retail development in Cardiff by Bovis, who are committed to supporting Ecosheet in future developments.

2K has secured funding from Foresight Group, investor in green and ethical investments.

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