Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) in collaboration with BMD constructions, OC Connection Enterprises (OCCE) and, traffic control company, M1 Traffic and Labour on the Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade have made an Australian-first initiative in plastic bollard recycling.
Close to 1000 end of life damaged bollards have been 100 per cent recycled into new eco-friendly T Top bollards. According to BMD Constructions, the new bollards are made from 100 per cent high density polyethylene, while the base is made from 70-90 per cent recycled black PVC.
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OCCE General Manager Employment and Enterprises, Steve Betinsky said over 11,000 OC Eco T-Top Bollards have been socially procured since launch and OCCE will continue to offer this eco-product Australia wide. OCCE is a social enterprise, providing long-term employment opportunities for people living with disability.
“We thank you for your ongoing commitment to not only reduce plastics to landfill, but also provide meaningful employment to people living with disability and stimulating the local economy and local jobs through manufacturing onshore,” Betinsky said.
M1 Traffic and Labour is a traffic control company that provides services for the construction, film and events industry. Sales Manager at M1 Traffic, Serafi Taula, said the company is proud to support the initiative.
“M1 supports and values products and initiatives like this, especially when you consider the environmental benefits and employment opportunities it creates,” Taula said.
BMD Constructions Project Construction Manager, Todd Stemmer said bollards are a key traffic control device on BMD’s projects and need to be replaced regularly.
“Partnering with OCCE to recycle and reuse bollards is a fantastic way to reduce end-of-life plastics,” Stemmer said.
“Our collaboration is one of many opportunities BMD is taking to help provide the industry with more sustainable alternatives and also promote the development of new recycled products in the future.”
Director at ecologiQ, Tony Aloisio, said reinventing plastic waste into bollards is a great example of innovation.
“Through this initiative, projects like the Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade are encouraging, as we continue to see the benefits of our growing circular economy – diverting even more waste from landfill,” Aloisio said.
“These recycled bollards are just another way we’re transforming Victoria’s waste and recycling sector, creating jobs, supporting industry and innovation and building new markets for recycled materials.”
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