El plastic it is one of the most difficult wastes to break down due to its components. So the new trend is to use only this material in objects with a long life cycle to reduce the negative impact.
There is a product called plastic wood and several companies in Spain and other countries use it to make different products.
La plastic wood It is a material that is resistant to shocks, adverse weather conditions, chemical and biological agents, has low levels of flammability, a long life of approximately 150 years, remains unchanged throughout this time. It is similar at first glance to natural wood but much more durable because it is made of plastic.
For this reason, it is manufactured with this material, it is ideal to install outdoors such as urban furniture, fences and animal feeders, doors, flowerpots, sinks, sandboxes, temporary bridges, garden furniture among others.
All elements made with this material require almost no maintenance as it maintains its color and shape throughout its life cycle.
Plastic wood is very useful for sectors such as construction, livestock, agriculture, industry, due to its various applications.
Plastic is responsible for a large amount of pollution but also since its creation the demand and use of them has not stopped growing due to their physical characteristics that adapt to multiple needs at low cost.
It is still difficult to imagine a world without plastic, but its use can be reduced for specific places and purposes, which would greatly lower the environmental impact.
It is always better to choose natural materials, biodegradable and recyclable But for certain uses, plastic wood is useful and cheaper, so it can be an option to take into account especially by states and industrial or agronomic enterprises.