Affresol to launch eco-friendly homes made from recycled plastic

Published: 15-Mar-2010

Welsh company Affresol plans to launch a range of eco-friendly homes and modular portable buildings made from a new, low-carbon building material made from recycled plastics.

Constructed out of a new, low-carbon building material developed by Affresol called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR), each home will contain approximately 18 tons of recycled plastic waste, while each modular home contains up to four tons. TPR is made by converting recycled plastics and minerals into a compound that is, as said by the company, stronger and lighter than concrete, waterproof, fire retardant, rot-resistant and has excellent insulation properties.

Estimated to have a life cycle of more than 60 years, TPR homes can be up to 12% cheaper than standard build, and can be erected on site within four days. TPR elements are 100% recyclable. The first Pilot Affresol ‘TPR’ frame home has been built in Swansea, Wales.

According to Affresol, the modular portable buildings can be used as classrooms, offices, showrooms, storage, and construction site offices. Affresol expects to build 3,000 homes per annum in its third year, recycling 40,000 tons of waste with the main market being affordable public housing.

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