Polygood is a recycled plastic surface material produced by The Good Plastic Company.[1][2] The panels are manufactured using only recycled post-consumer and post-industrial polystyrene plastic waste and are primarily used in sustainable furniture production and interior design.[3][4]
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| Type | Recycled plastic surface material |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Good Plastic Company |
History
editThe Good Plastic Company, the creator of Polygood, was founded in 2018 with the goal of repurposing significant amounts of plastic waste to make a useful surface design material.[5][6] The company began production in the Netherlands and later expanded operations to a larger facility in Ukraine.[7] The company has significantly increased its production capacity through its evolving proprietary technology and equipment.[8][9][7]
Product information
editPolygood comes in the form of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic panels, measuring 2800 x 1400 mm (110” x 55”), at 12mm or 19mm thick. Depending on the thickness, each panel weighs 50–78 kg (110-172 lbs). Panels are available in numerous patterns and colours, resembling materials such as terrazzo, marble, resins, and acrylics.[10][2]
Material and production
editComposed of a single type of rPS, a robust raw material, the panels exhibit structural strength, in addition to resistance to water and mould. Polygood panels are fabricated using a single type of recycled polystyrene (rPS) obtained from sources such as refrigerators, single-use cutlery, electronic equipment, and industrial components.[11][12] The production process involves custom CE-certified production machinery. The company processes more than 1,000 tonnes of recycled plastic panels annually.[7][6]
Applications
editPolygood is mainly used in industrial-scale projects within retail, hospitality, educational, and office environments. Applications include retail fixtures, interior cladding, bathrooms, kitchens, facades, flooring, furniture, countertops, installations, window displays, signage, and light fixtures.[2] The material is used by global companies such as Nike, Adidas, McDonald's, Samsung, MMozer, Coach, Footlocker, and Lush.[13][14][15]
Sustainability
editPolygood is classified as a sustainable material.[7] Due to its composition from recycled raw material and, its low-carbon and circular production process, among other environmentally-friendly practices, Polygood has achieved Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certification and has an Environmental Product Declaration, making the product suitable for WELL, LEED, and BREEAM credentials.[16][17] It also has a favourable Global Warming Potential compared to competing surface materials or when using virgin materials.[18] Used panels and offcuts are returned for free through a take-back programme that reuses the product or remanufactures it into new panels.[8][19]
Safety
editPolygood panels have achieved various safety certifications. The product has a VOC A+ rating, indicating minimal volatile organic compound emissions. They are rated Euroclass E, s3-d0 for construction products and B(fl), s1 for flooring, indicating fire resistance. The panels are also certified safe for food contact under EU Commission Regulation 10/2011.[2][16]
Further reading
edit- "Story of The Good Plastic Company". Greencubator. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- "Good Design with The Good Plastic Company". Interior Designer Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- "Polygood and StudioXAG Join Forces to Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
References
edit- ^ ""Wonder Matter(s)" – Plastics at Milan Design Week 2023". www.k-online.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ a b c d Burroughs, Katrina (2024-06-17). "Fun decor tips: we created a house of fun". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "Fashionable reincarnation of plastic. The Good Plastic Company". 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Brutin, Nicolas (2023-07-20). "Polygood, matériau en plastique innovant 100 % recyclé" (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Green, Ben (2023-05-17). "CDUK partners with The Good Plastic Company". Retail Focus - Retail Design. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ a b "How this company is setting out to make plastic good (again)". frameweb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ a b c d Team, Editorial (2022-12-09). "Good Design with The Good Plastic Company". Interior Designer Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ a b "Inside METROPOLIS's Sustainability Lab at NeoCon". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ ""Wonder Matter(s)" – Plastics at Milan Design Week 2023". www.k-online.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company and StudioXAG Join Forces To Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Design Magazine. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ BEATRIZ, SANTOS (14 February 2024). "Polygood fully recycled plastic panels now available in North America".
- ^ "Alla scoperta della Libreria dei Materiali sostenibili di FLA Plus | Salone del Mobile". www.salonemilano.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company and StudioXAG Join Forces To Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Design Magazine. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "Polygood: an environmental conscious material unlocking sustainability on a large scale". DesignWanted. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "From Iceland — A Look Back at DesignMarch 2023". The Reykjavik Grapevine. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ a b "Polygood - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute". web.archive.org. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ TAYLOR, BRIAN (14 February 2024). "Good Plastic Co. expands into North America". www.recyclingtoday.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company and StudioXAG Join Forces To Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Design Magazine. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company". Dezeen. Retrieved 2024-06-17.