Eco Factor: Modular homes made from recycled materials.
Affresol has announced that the Welsh company will soon launch a range of eco-friendly modular homes that are to be made from recycled plastic waste. The homes will be constructed of new a new, low-carbon material developed by Affresol called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR).
The material is made using recycled plastics and minerals using a patented process that converts plastics into a stronger and lighter concrete, waterproof, fire retardant, rot-resistant material with excellent insulation properties.
The company is claiming that each house will make use of 18 tons of recycled plastic waste, while the modular homes will use up to four tons. PR homes can be up to 12 percent cheaper than standard buildings, and can be erected on site within four days. The houses have an estimated life cycle of more than 60 years and the TPR elements are 100 percent recyclable. The first Pilot Affresol “TPR™” frame home has been erected in Swansea, Wales.
Via: BusinessWire/Greendiary
