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Welsh Company Affresol Set to Launch Eco-Friendly Homes Made from Recycled Plastic
New building material offers sustainable solutions to meet housing market needs
SWANSEA, WALES, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Welsh company Affresol (www.affresol.com) will launch a range of eco-friendly homes and modular portable buildings made from recycled plastic waste.
“It is precisely the kind of business we aim to promote as part of our Economic Renewal Program &ndash which is designed to ensure the Welsh economy is fit for the future and ready to compete in high value markets.”
The homes will be constructed out of a new, low-carbon building material developed by Affresol called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR). The material is made from recycled plastics and minerals using a patented process that converts the plastics into a compound that is stronger and lighter than concrete, waterproof, fire retardant, rot-resistant and has excellent insulation properties.
A home built using TPR contains approximately 18 tons of recycled plastic waste, while each modular home contains up to four tons. TPR homes can be up to 12% cheaper than standard build, and can be erected on site within 4 days. The houses have an estimated life cycle of more than 60 years and the TPR elements are 100% recyclable. The first Pilot Affresol “TPR™” frame home has been erected in Swansea, Wales.
“Our management team and business partners believe there is tremendous potential for this new product particularly with the growing focus on carbon reduction, low energy affordable homes and sustainability,” said Affresol Managing Director Ian McPherson.
Ieuan Wyn Jones, Minister for the Economy and Transport for the Welsh Assembly Government, said this innovative recycling technology developed in Wales illustrated the importance of companies investing in research and development.
"It is precisely the kind of business we aim to promote as part of our Economic Renewal Program &ndash which is designed to ensure the Welsh economy is fit for the future and ready to compete in high value markets."
Affresol forecasts building 3,000 homes per annum in its third year &ndash recycling 40,000 tons of waste &ndash with the main market being affordable public housing while its modular portable buildings can be used as classrooms, offices, showrooms, storage, and construction site offices.
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