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Let’s be specific… Recycled plastics Q+A with Nichola Robinson, Hahn Plastics

2025-05-05T05:00:00+01:00

Once seen as a low-grade byproduct, recycled plastic has rapidly evolved into a high-performance material embraced by the construction and landscaping sectors. Its journey from post-consumer waste to durable infrastructure reflects a broader shift toward sustainable, circular design. With growing pressure on architects and specifiers to reduce embodied carbon and ...