On December 4th, Replas was a guest at the 'War on Waste Movement, educating for a sustainable future' at the Ballarat Tech School in Ballarat, Victoria. Craig Reucassel, War on Waste Documentary host, was the guest speaker who referenced Replas as a positive change and small solution to a big problem. "The message was focused [...]
"I was pleasantly surprised Replas had the range of equipment when I initially enquired, the [Replas] product is ideal for the project," said Craig Miller, Project Manager for Frankston City Council on the newly installed Dog Agility equipment at Ballam Park in Frankston VIC. Replas' recycled plastic Dog Agility Tracks builds trust and confidence between [...]
At Tangambalanga Community Centre in Towong Shire Council VIC are rows of Replas recycled plastic bollards. The 125 mm blue bollards are an excellent alternative to timber, providing a rigid, resistant barrier to define the boundary and deter vehicles or pedestrians. These Towong Shire Council bollards are blue, however Replas bollards are available in a [...]
"We are really happy with the peninsula table settings we have recently put in. They look really good and the colour works really well with the environment around them," says Marcy McCallum, Parks Project Manager for Christchurch City Council in New Zealand. Using Replas recycled plastic profiles, Marcy and her team have created table setting [...]
The Ingkerreke Outstation Resource Centre in Alice Springs, Northern Territory have recently purchased Replas recycled plastic bollards in multiple sizes to be distributed throughout the Aboriginal Town Camps. Darren Moulds, Infrastructure Officer said, "the local town council have installed existing bollards, and we are very happy with this product as it holds up to our harsh [...]
Located in Kosciusko National Park, Long Plain Hut Campground is filled with recycled plastic Premier Settings from Replas. The area is open and grassy with evidence or early settlement throughout the area, with the hut built in 1916, there is also remnants of old sluice miners. It’s a great spot for the active camper, with [...]
On the 12th of November, Carl Longstaff from Replas New Zealand presented at a Wellington screening of Plastic Oceans. Carl spoke about the soft plastics recycling scheme and how Replas is helping New Zealanders work towards a Circular Economy. Derek Lander from Flight Plastics also presented and focused on the Circular Economy as well. The [...]
A highlight of the northern Kosciuszko National Park are the Yarrangobilly Caves - jaw dropping caves on a guided tour and a swim in the thermal pool. Just outside of the caves are installations of Replas recycled plastic furniture. National Parks and Wildlife Service in New South Wales understands the importance of low maintenance and [...]
A short 15 minute drive from the CBD, Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area is a quiet place to have a picnic, for the kids to play at the park, and a 6km walk along the Molonglo River. With over 15 million years of history, it was important for the Canberra Region to implement products that are [...]
Lockyer Valley Regional Council in South East Queensland have recently completed the latest stage of fencing upgrades at Laidley Sports Complex. The multi-purpose facility have installed 125 mm recycled plastic bollards from Replas. The robust 125 mm bollard has a pyramid-shaped top, an ideal solution wherever rigid barriers are required to define boundaries or deter [...]
Recently installed at Laurimar Primary School in Doreen are Premier Settings and custom Planter Boxes from trusted Replas Pro Indigenous Design. Premier Settings offer greater legroom from an upgraded design for the benches and table supports. The use of a galvanised steel frames means only two posts are required to support the benches and table, [...]
RSPCA Victoria's Animal Care Centre in Burwood East, VIC, have installed recycled plastic furniture in their outdoor dog enclosures. The Kimberley Seats were purchased prior to 2011 and used for the volunteer dog handlers to rest whilst the dogs, up for adoption, get a chance to roam freely in their own exercise yard. In 2016, [...]
Elders Killara Feedlot in Quirindi, NSW have received plenty of admiration from visitors after only a fortnight of the recycled plastic benches from Replas being installed! Kim Brett from EKF said, "we have extreme weather and dust conditions and did not want anything requiring high maintenance. We also thought the design and colours were attractive." [...]
"In 2017, the College successfully applied for a grant from the Woori Yallock Community Bendigo Bank to purchase and install some equipment to help us on our sustainability journey," said Cathy Pole, Assistant Business Manager at Mount Lilydale Mercy College in Victoria. The installation of Premier Benches and a Daintree Seat really pops around the college! [...]
The harsh climate and weather conditions in Queensland make it difficult for many products to stand the test of time. Because the white ants and termites eat the wooden bollards, Andrina Miller from Townsville City Council explains the advantage of recycled plastic bollards from Replas at Bushland Beach. "It [bollards] doesn't rot or get white [...]
Friday 21st September saw 12 VCE students from Marist-Sion College in Warragul visit the Replas Environmental Centre (REC). Students travelled through the tunnel, surprised to learn about how much plastic ends up in our oceans and the amount of plastic consumed by sea creatures every year. The students discovered the scale of the global plastic [...]
On Thursday the 11th of October, Grade 2 students from Aspendale Primary school came to visit the Replas Environmental Centre and thoroughly enjoyed how interactive and visual the exhibits are. The children learnt about what can be recycled and what products can be made out of their waste. They were surprised to learn about how [...]
After multiple installations, Signline Professionals have been a trusted installer of Replas products within the East Gippsland area have recently been added on as a Replas Pro due to the high level of pride placed on installing Replas sustainable products and the environmental values that align with both companies. Many project have been completed for [...]
Orange City Council in New South Wales have been part of Closing the Loop, installing recycled plastic seating around their council and sporting fields. Nigel Hobden, Council Presentation Manager, sits comfortably on a Replas Kimberley seat along a mesh boardwalk. Many local residents use the boardwalk and rest on the Replas seating to take in [...]
Jacob Wells Environmental Education Centre (EEC) in Norwell Queensland were looking for a custom mobile serving trolley for their outdoor dining area. Replas custom made a narrow and tall table with castors that is perfect to be left outdoors and can be wheeled out of the way when not in use. The table perfectly compliments [...]
Located at the entrance of Violet Town Library in Strathbogie Shire Council are multiple Replas Premier Benches made from recycled plastic. Violet Town is no stranger to recycled plastic products, Premier Benches are also scattered around the town centre along the main road. The recycled plastic Premier Bench offers greater legroom thanks to the use [...]
Down Mornington Peninsula in the town of Dromana, Rien and Caroline Crooymans enjoy their new beautiful Trex® Deck surrounding their ocean front home. "Caroline and myself didn't want a big ostentatious house, we wanted something that was nice, appealing, and looked nice in the front - we wanted a big open space living area," explained [...]
Victoria Racing Club's (VRC) brand new $128 million state of the art Club Stand at Flemington Racecourse has reached the finish line, and now offers a range of new features including the use of recycled plastic to build the Grandstand bench seats. Replas took on the challenge to provide the white recycled plastic seating which [...]
Wallara Australia, established in 1959, was created by the local council, parents and passionate volunteers to help children with disabilities in the Dandenong area, while also being an institutional congregate care facility to a community based provider of services. Recently installed at the Sensory Garden in Langwarrin, VIC is a Replas recycled plastic decking platform [...]
The Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo was held in Darling Harbour NSW the 29th and 30th of August 2018. At this conference, attendees got to test out first hand Replas recycled plastic benches! Andrew Lawson, Event Manager said, "the benches were very well received by the attendees who commented on the fact that they could [...]
The Replas NZ Team attended a discussion at Wainuiomata Community Centre, hosted by Youth Inspire. Youth Inspire is a council run scheme which aims to support young people into jobs, training and study. Youth inspire relies on partnerships with local business like Replas NZ to achieve their focus, to see all young people under 25 [...]
After deciding that their old and degraded wooden picnic tables needed replacing, Wallsend Public School saw the perfect chance to practice what they preach and install 6 new recycled plastic settings. They found purchasing Replas products a good opportunity to discuss with students about recycling and products that can be made from recycled material. “We [...]
Cawdor Primary is a small school, close to Camden NSW, situated at the foot of Razorback. They were fortunate to be awarded a Landcare grant to restore habitat and create a native/bush tucker garden behind two classrooms. The students, (particularly the Enviro-power team) have been actively involved in creating this sustainable space. “Our teaching programs [...]
“To reinforce our commitment to promoting a clean and sustainable environment, the College has added some recent additions to our landscape,” explains Assistant Principle of St. Margaret Mary’s College, Michelle Kotzas. “Our new recycled plastic seating along Crowle Street highlights a commitment to reducing and reusing soft plastic waste, thanks to the environmentally friendly products [...]
Some years ago, Kardinia International College needed to refurbish their playground area with some furniture. With a bit more research and a set budget, Replas became the perfect fit for their sustainable message. “Replas provided a sustainable solution without sacrificing aesthetics and the look we required for our school,” explained Kardinia teacher Leesa. “Kids use [...]
Meet the team at Illawarra Christian School that have been working for 18 months to educate students and their families about the dangers of soft-plastic when it enters landfill or ends up in our oceans. The team is called 'plastICS' - Preventing Litter and Stormwater Trash at Illawarra Christian School and is made up of [...]
Fraser Primary School, an ACT public school, have installed a Premier Bench at the front entrance of the school. Business Manager Sharon Beaumaris said, “we are very pleased to finally have it in place, visitors and students are enjoying having a comfy place to sit.” The Premier Bench is virtually maintenance free and will not [...]
Last year, Worongary State School students were on a mission to collect 12,500 pieces of soft plastic rubbish including chip packets and muesli bar wrappers to earn a Replas Buddy Bench for their school. Just recently, the students have reached their goal and the school has completed the installation of a new junior playground where [...]
“[We] have used Replas a number of times before and found the products and the service to be first class,” explains Greg Lacey, Principal at Lyndhurst Primary School. The installation of Replas recycled plastic Premier Benches soon made an impression at Lyndhurst with the addition of Modular and Kookaburra Benches. The benefits of a ‘long [...]
Located in Deeragun, Townsville is St. Anthony’s Catholic College who are the happy new owners of several Kookaburra Slimline benches placed in their courtyard. With 40+ recycled plastic benches from Replas installed throughout the school, principle Barry Homer is absolutely wrapped. “These seats are used as an eating area and outdoor classroom for the students, [...]
Re-fit exercise equipment, Beachcomber Seats, and Garden Panels – Trangie Central School knows how to Close the Loop using recycled plastic products! "We chose Replas for the seating outside the front of our school for a number of reasons. The position is in a very unprotected spot in the playground and we thought that the [...]
In St. Lucia, Queensland, St. Thomas' Riverview Kindergarten is a community kindergarten that recognises and values the unique contribution that each child brings to the centre and the cultural diversity each child and family bring also. Inline with these values, St Thomas' have installed a Replas Buddy Bench which was generously gifted by the Chao [...]
Replacing old timber products and advocating for reducing the single-use plastic bags, Quirindi Preschool Kindergarten have recently installed a Junior Setting for their students. Alison Thompson, teacher at Quirindi, explained they are continuing their journey with early childhood education of sustainability, always looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The benefits of having a [...]
After conducting research to obtain a product that would be elegant, cost effective, long lasting and suitable to display the school's values on, Pimpama State School came across Replas. Recycled plastic bollard signage was chosen as the product to showcase these important values along the school's entrance for all to see. Business Service Manager, Karen [...]
Installed by Replas Pro Adamant Property Service, the new Enduroplank™ with fire retardant boardwalk is the first to be installed in Australia. East Point is surrounded by lush greenery and one of the largest reserves in Darwin, with two playgrounds, a lake, exercise stations, walking trails and more. In an environment like this, City of [...]
Founder of 'The Last Straw' Nicole Nash, discussed the impacts of single use straws with the Replas team in Queensland in early August 2018. Currently the Last Straw on the Great Barrier Reef is a one-woman campaign, looking to obtain traction and volunteers to assist in spreading the word about why straws suck. Volunteers have the [...]
'WAVES' once known as JAWS, reunites professionals from across New Zealand in Rotorua, to shape the future of aquatics. Replas attended the conference from 21-23rd of August 2018. Aquatic centres all over Australia and New Zealand are discovering why recycled plastic furniture and profiles are the right choice to revamp their clubs. To eliminate maintenance [...]
"This pathway takes you along the beautiful Taylors Creek and through 'The Lakes' Reserve, here you can stop to enjoy the bird life, view community art work or maybe have a workout on the fitness stations." Located along the creek are Replas recycled plastic products including a plank sign and furniture. 'Proudly adopted by the [...]
"Cardwell Spa Pool is a naturally-fed, seasonal creek that shot to stardom on social media in 2016. Ever since, people have been adding it to their holiday itinerary but there are a few things you might not know about this idyllic swimming spot." One of the rangers in Northern Queensland, Cindy, installed Replas furniture at [...]
Replas has been a proud sponsor of the Queensland Rangers Association (QRA) for the past 12 years and would like to send out a 'thank you' to the QRA for having Replas at their annual Muster the 7th - 9th of August. This year marks the 30 year anniversary of the Wet Tropics being World [...]
Lush Cosmetics are widely known as a 100% vegetarian, ethical buying, animal test fighting, handmade, naked packaging products. Because of their strong sustainable and environmental ethics, they have recently installed two Lyrebird benches from Replas, made from recycled soft plastics. "We had a need for outdoor seating for our staff and with anything we purchase, [...]
"Palm Cove, a unique, quiet and relaxing village by the sea where centuries old “paperbark” Melaleuca trees line the casual esplanade. Palm Cove is a tropical paradise which provides for all of your needs and ensures your holiday will be one to remember in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication." Located in Palm Cove Qld, Coastwatcher [...]
When walking along the main beach in Cardwell, QLD you will spot more than just beautiful views. Cassowary Coast Regional Council have Replas bollards, exercise equipment, and beach access walkways installed all along the Cardwell Foreshore Pathway. These recycled plastic products are the forefront of creating a Circular Economy, exactly what Cassowary Coast Regional Council [...]
"Jells Park has many barbecue and picnic areas. Relax under the shade of the Pines, enjoy the lake views at the Elms, or watch the children enjoying the playground at Stringybark or Yabbie Hill. Please remember to take home all your rubbish for sorting and recycling." Avid recyclers, Dandenong Valley Parklands have installed trackmarker and [...]
Looking out at Second Head Reserve in Forster, NSW is a Replas recycled plastic Kimberley seat. The Kimberley Seat features an ergonomic design with a smooth curved back for extra comfort. It’s available in either a sturdy free-standing or in-ground model in your choice of four slat colours. It will not split, splinter or crack and will [...]
