Dendy Park Tennis Club in Brighton East, VIC is now home to multiple recycled plastic Kimberley Select Seats from Replas. The 10 seats are scattered along the sides of the main courts for players to have a rest. The Kimberley Select Seats offers a modern twist on a comfortable old favourite. The combination of extra [...]
The Environment and Sustainability team led by Vince Macolino, divert their soft plastic merchandise from landfill by ensuring it makes its way to Replas. The ‘Thunder Sticks’ that are used throughout the Big Bash season are used as a percentage of the ingredients that are processed into bollards which the MCC purchase and install around [...]
The Bull Paddock Sportsground received a grant from the NSW Stronger Country Communities Fund for essential upgrades to a few of their playing fields last February. Located in Snowy Valleys Council, The Bull Paddock is now home to recycled plastic furniture from Replas, Premier Settings and 1.8 m Kimberley Seats. The use of durable, long [...]
On the 2nd of April, Simplot Australia, Replas and Red Group met at the Replas Environmental Centre for a tour and to see and understand what happens to the soft plastic Simplot produce, that gets recycled. Simplot also had a look at the different products produced through Replas to encourage their engineering teams to be [...]
"Yarra City Council is committed to sustainability and in the development of a Circular Economy for recovered materials. The Replas products are viewed as a practical working example of how procurement can drive a Circular Economy at the local level," said Joe Agostino, Project Manager at Yarra City Council. Installed on the walk ways in [...]
Purchased over 12 years ago, 30 recycled plastic settings from Replas still stand like new at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The seats were recently used at the Meat Stock Festival held at the showgrounds, along with many other events throughout the year. Durable and long lasting years after initial installation, Replas recycled plastic furniture is fit [...]
"Replas was referred to us by a member of our Resource Recovery team. They had seen the War on Waste documentary and knew we were looking at an outdoor furniture company to create some specialty seats," said Christina Halligan, Children's Programs Coordinator at Cumberland Council in New South Wales. "We had wanted seats that were [...]
"We had previously worked with Replas and had a great experience," explains Sarah Mouatt, Operations Manager at TerraCycle. "They were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. This combined with their great quality products meant that they were our first choice when choosing a manufacturer for our new project," continued Sarah. TerraCycle is an environmental [...]
Yarra Valley Grammar has Closed the Loop with installations of recycled plastic bollards, track markers and plastic sheeting. The decaying timber bollards have been and will continue to be replaced by Replas recycled plastic bollards. Installed by the school maintenance team and in place of the high maintenance timber bollards, recycled plastic bollards are durable, [...]
Moreton Bay Regional Council have been resurfacing several footbridges with recycled plastic decking Enduroplank™ from Replas, due to the existing timber reaching it's end of life. Last year, the bridge at the Lions Park was replaced using brown Enduroplank™, one of the many brides and pathways Moreton Bay Regional Council have replaced with Replas decking. [...]
Australian Government: Why is it important to stop microbeads polluting the environment? Microbeads are small, solid, manufactured plastic particles that are less than 5mm and don’t degrade or dissolve in water. They may be added to a range of products, including rinse-off cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products. Microbeads are used as ingredients in these [...]
At the 2019 Adelaide Fringe Festival, one of the largest festival venues 'Gluttony' contacted Replas looking for a way to showcase some sustainable products within the event venue. Not only was Replas apply to supply the venue with multiple 3.6 m Replas Premier Benches and a Beachcomber seat, but there was also a Trex® Transcend [...]
Replas is pleased to announce Des Benjamin has been appointed as the Chairman of the RPA Board. With a background in enterprise leadership, Des will bring a wealth of experience to the role. Des has deep expertise in Board-level Governance with a focus on performance rather than conformance. He has 50+ years of business experience, [...]
Newly installed Daintree seats from Replas have been scattered around Revesby South Public School in New South Wales. Daintree seats have a relaxed slanted back and is readily available in three different sizes and can be custom-made to almost any length, a perfect fit for a school like Revesby South. This installation was complete by [...]
"The Wallace Creek nature trail provides public access to environmentally significant mangrove wetlands that occupy a large area of the Bundaberg Port," explains Gordon King, Training and Employment Manager at Gidarjil Development Corporation. Gidarjil Development Corporation is an indigenous owned enterprise that provides a reliable, reputable base for a variety of programs and initiatives that [...]
The infrastructure team for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne VIC have recently installed a viewing platform in their Perched Swamp with recycled plastic Enduroplank™ and bollards from Replas. The Royal Botanic Gardens explains the Perched Swamp as an intriguing pocket of the Cranbourne Gardens bush-land as it holds the secrets of the past 10,000 [...]
Buloke Shire Council is no stranger to recycled plastic products, installed throughout their municipality. At Centenary Park in Wycheproof VIC there is recycled plastic furniture, garden panels, exercise equipment and more. Replas fitness trails are unique, outdoor, self-guided exercise systems that are user and environmentally friendly. The fitness equipment provides local government, schools, and municipal [...]
In July 2018, the City of Launceston in Tasmania completed a pedestrian and cyclist bridge accessing Seaport to Riverbend Park spanning the North Esk River. "The City of Launceston is thrilled with the positive comments we've received about the newly constructed Seaport pedestrian bridge in Launceston," explained City of Launceston Mayor, Albert van Zetten. "The [...]
Replas was proud to be involved at today's community event organised by Bellarine Catchment Network in Geelong, Victoria. Organiser Angie Poole and many volunteers actively participated in a group waste/litter collection session along the Eastern Beach foreshore. Urban Upcycle also made an appearance after recently running a Buddy Bench competition for schools, winning school being [...]
"The Boroondara Tennis Centre is one of Melbourne's premier public access tennis facilities owned by Booroondara City Council." With such a high prestige for tennis in Melbourne, it is quite the installation for recycled plastic wheel stops from Replas. As one of the largest tennis venues in Victoria, Booroondara City Council have created a Circular [...]
Several years ago, Moreton Bay Regional Council, in south east Queensland, installed recycled plastic podium signs and Beachcomber seats at the Gordon Jackson Lookout. The Replas products are still in as new condition all these years later, giving locals and visitors information on Gordon Jackson and a spot to rest on the North Pine Heritage [...]
From hot sand to recycled plastic decking, Kyeemagh Beach in New South Wales now has a floating pathway to the beautiful beach front made from Replas decking, Enduroplank™. Installed by Replas Pro Enterprise Landscapes, the Soil Conservation Services of NSW had this floating pathway installed for Bayside Council. "Due to its longevity, Replas products hold [...]
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Services had slated wood benches that were continually being repaired outside of their Health Services office in Whyalla, South Australia. Looking to replace their old, tired timber benches, the team decided to choose Replas, "because of the fact that it is a recycled product and it's sturdy and attractive," explained Jane Baulderstone, [...]
"We were over the moon when told our project could not only meet our budget, but that it ticked all the environmental boxes we had hoped for," explains Jacque Dalrymple, a member of the North Shore Eco Warriors in New South Wales. In December 2017, the Eco Warriors were successful in obtaining a $5,000 Community [...]
"All of the towns now have Bollards in place to protect drivers and park and recreation facilities, while Barunga has also invested in Parkdale Benches for Culture Park in the centre of town and outside the council building," said Prudence Long, Communication Coordinator for Roper Gulf Regional Council in Katherine, Northern Territory. The new installation [...]
Frankston City Council in Victoria expand their recycled plastic product community by installing new Daintree Seats at Frankson Bowling Club. The Daintree Seat has a relaxed slanted back and is available in a choice of three sizes or can be custom-made to almost any length, making it a popular choice for parks, gardens, offices and pool areas. [...]
'Augustus' is a new development by Villa World and is situated at Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast Regional Council in South East Queensland. New Brolga Bollards from Replas have been used around the edge of the Bioretension basin. Named after the official bird emblem of Queensland, the Brolga Bollard is tall and slender with an [...]
Located in Buloke Shire Council, Charlton Skate Park is home to Replas Premier Setttings, Kimberley Seats, Bollards and more. Buying back recycled plastic products from Replas gives Buloke Shire Council residents the chance to see first hand where their soft plastic recycling goes. With long lasting, durable products made from recycled plastic, Charlton Skate Park [...]
"Initial contact to get a quote was such an easy process, really accommodating with the changes and additions," explains Adam Mongan, Project Manager of the new canoe launching facility on Lake Samsonvale at Forgan Cove, Cashmere Queensland for SEQ Water. Over 200 metres of recycled plastic post and rail fencing from Replas has been used [...]
Having been a regular purchaser of Replas recycled plastic products for years, Whitsunday Regional Council have now purchased more than 70 Premier Settings to be distributed throughout their council area. The vibrant blue colour is similar to the ‘Whitsunday Blue’, and the sturdy nature of the material makes this furniture perfect for the harsher conditions [...]
Cairns Regional Council have started replacing all of their Park Signage throughout the area with Replas Plank Signs over the last couple of years. The termite resistant recycled plastic products make it the perfect fit for Northern Queensland. Replas signs are extremely hard wearing with a high resistance to graffiti, offering an economic and ethical alternative [...]
Heathcote Skate Park in City of Greater Bendigo have installed recycled plastic Eco Pods from Replas. The grey and blue products are a great way to brighten up the skate park while supplying sustainable seating for the skaters and visitors. The Eco Pod combines comfort with affordability in an innovative way. Ideal as an individual seat [...]
On Monday December 3rd, International Day for People with a Disability, Edward River in Moama NSW celebrated their All Ability Accessible Canoe Platform Launch. "Innovation and recycling from the Moama community have coalesced for a game-changing new facility that brings kayaking to people with limited mobility," explained the Riverine Herald in NSW. Installed back in July [...]
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 [...]
