Recycled plastic aggregate Polyrok has been used on the roof of the new Deer Park station in Melbourne’s West, helping divert 0.5 tonnes of soft plastic from landfill.
According to Victoria’s Big Build, Polyrok is a sustainable alternative that is compatible with existing concrete processes and equipment. It’s lighter, easier to work with, more thermally efficient and durable. Its geometrical shape helps it bond to concrete and provides structural benefits.
The aggregate material is made from a group of plastics called polyolefins, primarily found in consumer packaging and soft plastics.
The use of Polyrok in Deer Park station is also expected to decrease reliance in mineral aggregate, reduce the cost of freight and is fully circular – 100 per cent recycled at the end of its lifecycle.
For more information, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au
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