How Furniture is Made from Recycled Plastic | Made Here

How Furniture is Made from Recycled Plastic | Made Here | Popular Mechanics

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In the latest episode of the Popular Mechanics series “MADE HERE,” we tour the factory for POLYWOOD, a company that takes recycled plastic (mostly milk jugs), turns it into “lumber,” and uses it to fashion outdoor furniture.
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@IndiaAgainstSlaveryIAS Жыл бұрын

Governments across the world need to heavily subsidize and incentivize these ventures. It's a win-win in terms of working for the environment/proper waste management and also generating employment

@bishthefish 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I wish recycling was a much bigger part of our society rather than landfill

@Ratchet4483 2 жыл бұрын

It feels satisfying to watch recycling plastic waste into furniture or other products like this.

@Fixorfish Жыл бұрын

No maintenance, colorfast without paint or stain/sealer....great addition to the building supplies quiver. Excellent choice for exterior trim, particularly in damp climates. Have used on my boats for storage compartments, trim and even flooring on my cataraft, to much success and satisfaction.

@tedhamilton2362 8 ай бұрын

We purchased two Polywood adirondak chairs and a small table. They are GREAT and should last more than a decade in Florida humidity. I made two wooden chairs and they rotted in three years of Florida heat and humidity (and bugs).

@donovandelaney3171 2 жыл бұрын

Our 1960's ancestors knew the future would involve plastics. They would be so proud. They're crying happy tears in Heaven.

@darkonikolic8377 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, the world needs more of such :')

@martinehammond4126 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome what they're doing with plastics.

@johng5295 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome imagination. Grade: A++💥

@metluplast 10 ай бұрын

Nice I also started a shoe recycling business last year I hope to work with foreigners to bring in that waste to my country

@patriciamuanavisi3645 5 ай бұрын

Hi there are you looking for recycled plastic? Im looking for a company that is interested in plastic waste

@minjoonji 2 жыл бұрын

So Satisfying... I like this video!!

@PacoOtis 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Best of luck!!

@user-sc6lp1om9y 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where to get the engineering properties for Polywood?

@ramar4823 Жыл бұрын

Adbutam. Wonderful amezing

@donnyruster9896 2 жыл бұрын

Thx

@britts.callison7860 6 ай бұрын

Great that this is in Indiana; a state with very low recycling. Plastic is not infinitely recyclable, like aluminum. Plastic degrades over time and with each process, like cardboard. Also, only certain plastics can be recycled cost and energy efficacy. It is still better to try to reduce plastic usage, like not using plastic shopping bags or straws.

@fanofhifi 3 жыл бұрын

The world would be a very different place if we all grew up on farms and had inspiring Dads as role models.

@byanhvu Жыл бұрын

Really

@YamunaCheda-wo2ye Жыл бұрын

Neat ! 👍

@mahtarp_4423 6 ай бұрын

what are the additives in raw plastic before they melt it to make the final product

@Alpha_11910 2 жыл бұрын

I am 13 year old from India. And have to this thing in India

@Pudentame 2 жыл бұрын

Can you buy polywood boards if you wanted to build something out of it?

@Fixorfish Жыл бұрын

Not sure if same company, but yes ....Home Depot has various dimensions in white.

@matt-rx6hi 2 жыл бұрын

Be great if one day we had 3d printers in our home and the plastics for packaging could be recycled and reused instead of most of it going to landfill

@kapiltarka8818 Жыл бұрын

This calls for the need of a portable plastic recycler in every home

@yudha_saputra Ай бұрын

Terapkan di seluruh dunia, terutama di India

@rautdhaval05 2 жыл бұрын

How much total cost to make this. And what is ROI for this business

@Dyamanti22 2 жыл бұрын

This is smazing, is this everywhere?

@AkashAkash-ns7fj 2 жыл бұрын

Added all company factory equipment brands in added all branches added all transportation added🇮🇳

@walaatota314 9 ай бұрын

😍

@Deontjie 3 жыл бұрын

About three times as expensive as wood. Takes a lot of energy and dangerous chemicals to recycle. Wood is renewable, and create oxygen as a by product. Wood can also be re-used until it rots away by itself.

@Fixorfish Жыл бұрын

True, though I am unsure of the "dangerous chemicals used" aspect. Considering the "as when new" longevity and no need to paint or otherwise seal (eliminating more oil-based products!), I find the product to be quite acceptable for many outdoor uses. Including storage boxes and compartments on my boats ! I am a retired custom furniture designer/craftsman, as well as specializing in exterior makeovers to upgrade properties with unusual "trim" on doors and windows, decks, porches, pergolas, hot tub surrounds, outdoor kitchens, etc. Absolutely love wood like cedar and redwood for such projects, but Polywood can be used for many, many things, with little to no maintenance, whatsoever.....ever. Save "trash" from filling landfills AND no maintenance ? I am on board !! (pun intended !)

@HyperFoxIII 4 ай бұрын

🦊❤♻️ 🦊❤🌎

@thefall3418 Жыл бұрын

Bang nak bfd

@donnyruster9896 2 жыл бұрын

So I need to solve those problem but,ilive in African

@ashfaqahmed1891 Жыл бұрын

😂

@majoroldladyakamom6948 3 жыл бұрын

He make$ Million$. Wonder what hi$ employee pay $cale i$?

@darkonikolic8377 3 жыл бұрын

Some care about environment, some about earnings of other's employees x)

@SinCityRaider81 3 жыл бұрын

@@darkonikolic8377 Truth

@JM-io4vb 3 жыл бұрын

If the owner of Polywood didnt invent the product, invest his time and money, take risks, and work through the challenges of starting his business, the employees wouldn't have these jobs. That's why he makes the big bucks and they get paid scale.

@projectjfk972 Жыл бұрын

@J M there would be no business without employees, he could not do it all by himself.