Buildings, infrastructure and construction sites: applications for plastics – in the form of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene – are becoming more and more common in the construction industry. Lightness, the potential for reuse and recycling and increased durability are the main attributes that make plastics more advantageous compared to traditional raw materials. The benefits include productivity gains on construction sites and reduced maintenance in the operational phase. In addition to these advantages, plastic has another major ally: sustainability, since solutions made from plastics are 100% recyclable.
The main advantages of polyethylene water tanks for drinking water, stormwater runoff or graywater are their high resistance, rapid installation and excellent storage conditions.
Plastic balls made from polypropylene are sandwiched between welded reinforcing steel mesh, resulting in lighter slabs, faster construction and lower environmental impacts.