I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of solutions within the plastic industry. Once again, please thank the whole New Horizon team from all of us at AST. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the future. A personal thank you from myself as well.
Recycled plastic construction blocks
Our innovative recycled plastic construction blocks are manufactured from end-of-life recycled plastic previously destined for landfill. Engineered for versatility across residential and commercial construction projects, these sustainable building blocks provide exceptional durability and functionality whilst significantly reducing environmental impact.
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Performance advantages
- Superior durability – Unlike concrete, our recycled blocks aren’t susceptible to issues such as water absorption, decomposition, splitting, or cracking
- Lightweight design – Significantly lighter than traditional blocks of a similar size, improving safety and ease of handling as well as reducing installation time
- Multiple applications – Suitable for a range of applications including low-cost housing projects, temporary structures, and sustainable commercial construction
- Improved insulation – Enhanced thermal properties over more traditional concrete blocks, potentially reducing energy costs
Environmental impact
By choosing our recycled plastic construction blocks over traditional alternatives, organisations can…
- Divert significant plastic waste from landfill
- Reduce carbon emissions by up to ten times compared to traditional production processes
- Conserve natural resources by minimising the need for virgin materials
- Clearly demonstrate their commitment towards meeting sustainability objectives
Full traceability
With all blocks provided with comprehensive documentation on material sourcing and manufacturing processes, our customers can demonstrate compliance with both sustainability KPIs and regulatory requirements, helping them meet and even exceed their corporate social responsibility and environmental objectives whilst enhancing their green credentials in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace.
Our recycled plastic construction blocks are ideally suited to a wide range of sectors and applications…
- Affordable housing initiatives including NGOs and social housing
- Disaster relief and temporary structures
- Commercial construction
- Agricultural applications
- Educational and community projects
Our recycled plastic construction blocks offer a forward-thinking alternative to traditional building materials – an innovative solution that doesn’t compromise on performance or durability, all whilst ensuring a more sustainable future.
- Dimensions: 390mm (long) x 130mm (high) x 228mm (wide)
- Weight: 7kg
- Material: Recycled waste plastic (including mixed ridged plastics, PP, HDPE, ABS etc.)
- Load capacity: TBC
Shaun Nichols,
UK Operations Manager,
AST UK Plastic Containers
“We here at AST are incredibly impressed with the service we receive from New Horizon. They are always professional, helpful, efficient and knowledgeable.”
New Horizon Plastics in numbers
- We process over 2,700 tonnes of waste plastic every week
- We produce over 1,000 recycled plastic shipping pallets each week
- Our facilities produce more than 2,500 tonnes of recycled plastic pellets per week
- We receive and process over 99 tonnes of waste wood every week
- We produce the equivalent of 5,000 bales of horse bedding per week
- We save over 137,000 tonnes of waste from going to landfill every single year
In doing so, we give waste a whole new purpose, helping organisations achieve their sustainability goals and contributing to a cleaner, greener planet for all.
