FRP: A Green Commitment
People are unfortunately bombarded in the media by endless stories of plastic waste in the ocean. This promotes a view that all plastics cause environmental destruction and pollution. Regardless of the fact that it is people who are poorly disposing of these materials, plastics are more “green” than the media would tell you. FRP is no exception to this.
Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) requires less energy to produce than competing materials such as steel or aluminum. Their light weight reduces the amount of greenhouse gasses it takes to transport them. Their long-lasting nature needing less replacement means less material waste. Over their life-cycles, metals and wood will require much more energy-intensive maintenance than FRP will. This includes cleaning, painting, and replacement, before FRP materials would require the same.
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