| Recycled Plastic Patio Sets | | Print | |
| Written by Rod Ernest | ||||||
| Saturday, 18 October 2008 | ||||||
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The plastic garbage in our landfills isn't doing what garbage is supposed to do-it isn't rotting. Those milk jugs could take 400 years to biodegrade. Imagine if something could be done with them besides making our garbage mounds higher. What if, for example, those old milk jugs could be recycled and made into a building material? What if those old milk jugs could be used to make recycled plastic patio sets that were actually desirable to consumers, and thereby save a few trees in the process? It's happening now. Attractive recycled plastic patio sets are available today.
The plastic garbage in our landfills isn't doing what garbage is supposed to do-it isn't rotting. Those milk jugs could take 400 years to biodegrade. Imagine if something could be done with them besides making our garbage mounds higher. What if, for example, those old milk jugs could be recycled and made into a building material? What if those old milk jugs could be used to make recycled plastic patio sets that were actually desirable to consumers, and thereby save a few trees in the process? It's happening now. Attractive recycled plastic patio sets are available today. Recycling Saves Trees and Makes Great Furniture. We are deforesting the planet at an alarming rate. The wee country of Ireland uses 30 acres of African timber to meet its demand for virgin wood daily. Imagine how many trees have to die to meet the world's timber needs. Recycled plastic outdoor furniture is a sensible alternative to virgin timber. Not only do they spare trees, thus promoting a more sustainable timber industry, they actually take garbage out of landfills! This garbage is then used to make recycled plastic patio sets, the latest innovation in outdoor furniture. Recycled Plastic is incredibly useful.The concept of recycling plastic tends to conjure up images of shoddy, ugly flimsy and vastly overpriced outdoor furniture. That image is outmoded and very far from the truth. Recycled plastic is now used extensively in place of virgin timber, and not just as a substitute for wood furniture. These days, environmentally friendly recycled plastic products have developed to a state where recycled plastic patio sets are as aesthetically pleasing as wood furniture, is high quality, durable and competitively priced. Recycled plastic is durable. Unlike wood furniture, recycled plastic patio sets don't rot, grow moss or algae, react to dampness or absorb water, frost, or ultraviolet radiation. It won't crack, or splinter and lasts ten times longer than wood. In addition to recycled plastic patio sets, recycled plastic can be used for fencing, decking, pathways, signposts, play equipment, storage boxes, and just about anything else that could be made from either wood or plastic. Recycling is friendly to Your Personal Budget. Recycled plastic outdoor furniture is comparable, cost-wise, to wood furniture, but that depends on the kind of wood. Recycled plastic is cost-competitive with premium woods like mahogany or teak, and typically costs less. Recycled plastic costs three times what southern pine costs---on the surface. Buying Recycled Plastic Patio Furniture is Smart and Economical. Recycled plastic patio furniture is not all that different in cost to wood furniture, and is very cost-competitive with the best hardwoods, like mahogany or teak. It may even be less expensive. On the surface, quality recycled plastic costs 3x the price of good old southern pine. But that's only the purchase price. The wood needs to be sanded, sealed, and maybe painted, and all that most likely will cost you money and time. Now, try to fix in your mind a monetary value for hassles like splinters. Also, think about how often you'll have to replace that plain old basic southern pine. Teak may last a very long time, but not forever. And plain old southern pine won't last long at all. Recycled plastic, on the other hand can last over four hundred years with only minimal degradation. At the end of the day, recycled plastic patio sets have a higher initial cost than cheap wood patio sets, but over time, are more economical. Article Author: Recycled plastic patio sets offer a double dose of satisfaction: you will save the environment as you enjoy it! Created from recycled products, this nature-friendly furniture is durable, lightweight, and comfortable. See our wide variety of furniture for your outdoor areas at Best Outdoor Life
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