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 [...]
'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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
Inverell Shire Council in Queensland is currently working through a 'town centre renewal plan' to enhance the town centre and make it more attractive to visitors. One small addition has been the installation of several 145 mm square brown bollards made from Replas recycled plastic material. These bollards were placed outside an electrical store to [...]
Over the years, Elizabeth Vale Primary School in South Australia have installed more than 8 different products from Replas, totalling to over 70 recycled plastic products! Elizabeth Vale PS is the first school in SA to replace all of their outdoor furniture with products made from recycled plastic. This school has truly 'walked the walk' [...]
Coomera Waters is an exclusive residential community on the banks of the Coomera River in Queensland. Coomera Waters Management have previous installations with recycled plastic products from Replas, which they have installed again using flat top and Brolga bollards with plaques for their parks, car parks, and more around the area. Nicky Campbell from Coomera [...]
A new bridge made with Trex® Decking and Replas composite fibre has been installed at the Annie Wood Park in Mackay Regional Council. 10 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, Ross Willis Parks Building Services Coordinator has said, "we are certain the new bridge will be far less maintenance intensive than the old timber bridge [...]
On Friday, July 20, Victorian Sales Rep Kelvin Agg had the pleasure of presenting at the 2018 Melbourne Business Award Breakfast where Replas is a nominee! This Business Award aims to showcase the new breed of businesses that are rapidly expanding across Melbourne's southeast region. The nominated service business must directly support businesses operating in [...]
Richmond Valley Council in Queensland have been avid 'true recyclers' but purchasing and creating the demand for recycled plastic products from Replas for many years. Another addition to their council is the installation of Kakadu Seats and Kookaburra Benches at Casino Lawn Cemetery. Replas’ recycled-plastic Kakadu Seat is a straight-back seat with graceful sculptured supports. [...]
Replas recycled plastic products at the famous Mindil Beach in Darwin included a range from floating beach access, installed by local aboriginals, and Brolga bollards all around the park. Mindil Beach is famous for it's sunset markets on Thursday and Sunday evenings between April and October. To accommodate to the environment and popular area, City [...]
Eclipse Park Veterinary Clinic recently purchased a recycled plastic Kimberley Seat from Replas. Located in Highfields, just north of Toowoomba, Eclipse Park wanted to do their part in helping the planet one bit at a time! The Replas Kimberley Seat features an ergonomic design with a smooth curved back for extra comfort. It’s available in either [...]
In the City of Darwin, "East Point Reserve is one of the largest reserves in the Darwin municipality boasting 200 hectares of green space and recreation spaces. We have been looking after the reserve since 1984 and aim to balance the ecological, cultural and historic values whilst providing recreational areas for everyone to enjoy." One [...]
"The durability of Replas recycled plastic bollards made them an ideal choice for the fence at South Maroubra Beach car park," said Ron Gordon, Director at Enterprise Landscapes and Civil, and new Replas Pro in Northern New South Wales. "The bollard's modern design and decorative steel cap complimented the galvanised steel rail of the fence, [...]
Rotary Club of Prospect in South Australia have generously donated a Replas Buddy Bench to Prospect Primary School on behalf of a late teacher. Read the full story here: "Our Buddy Bench is creating quite a bit of interest with many Fellow Rotarians. We had a request from the Prospect Primary School to fund a [...]
Located within the City of Casey municipality, Cranbourne Bowling Club is supported with funding from the local council which allows them to invest in Replas recycled plastic products. "Long lasting products that set us up for the future," has explained Fritz Helle, one of the committee members. The recycled plastic products also, "reduces the amount [...]
Replas recycled plastic premier settings and benches are the perfect fit for harsh environments. The rain and sun do not affect the durability and low maintenance aspects of the recycled plastic products, as seen at the Mouth Peel Lookout in Toowoomba Queensland. Sijia Tang, Landscape Architect for Parks and Recreation Services for Toowoomba Regional Council [...]
Border collies Jack and Lily enjoy a beautiful view looking out into the Whitsunday Region in Queensland on top of their new recycled plastic deck from Replas, Enduroplank™. Home owner and landscape architect at U PLAN, Steve Moss says it is "currently a spot to relax, an outdoor bath is under consideration, and with the [...]
"I was working for our Chelsea day service, supporting a group of 5 people with a disability on Tuesday this week. Most are in wheelchair. We sat in the undercover area, the dragonfly lookout, and had a BBQ with the group. The day was wonderful the park was neat, tidy, BBQ clean," explained Silver Potter, [...]
After a student was injured by the old timber seating at Rowellyn Park Primary School, the administration knew the rotted, splitting timber needed to go! Replas Pro SR Engineering recently installed recycled plastic profiles for seating as a safe, long lasting alternative. Recycled plastic profiles from Replas can come in a range of colours, widths and [...]
Recycled plastic bollards from Replas is the ideal solution wherever rigid barriers are required to define boundaries or deter vehicles and pedestrians. Townsville City Council have installed several 100mm green bollards at Warrina Park. The 100mm bollards are partially hollowed to reduce it's weight and for easier installation. As is the case with all Replas [...]
In Coffs Harbour NSW, situated on the Coffs cycle way lies multiple Replas Kingfisher Seats looking out into the water. Many residents cycle, jog, and take walks at this platform boardwalk every morning. The materials chosen for the furniture on the deck is the recycled plastic product, Kingfisher. The Coffs Harbour council chose it for [...]
