How Furniture is Made from Recycled Plastic | Made Here | Popular Mechanics

In the latest episode of the Popular Mechanics series “MADE HERE,” we tour the factory for POLYWOOD, a company that takes recycled plastic (mostly milk jugs), turns it into “lumber,” and uses it to fashion outdoor furniture.
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[@tedhamilton2362]

We purchased two Polywood adirondak chairs and a small table. They are GREAT and should last more than a decade in Florida humidity. I made two wooden chairs and they rotted in three years of Florida heat and humidity (and bugs).

[@donovandelaney3171]

Our 1960's ancestors knew the future would involve plastics. They would be so proud. They're crying happy tears in Heaven.

[@bishthefish]

Great vid. I wish recycling was a much bigger part of our society rather than landfill

[@martinehammond4126]

That is awesome what they're doing with plastics.

[@metluplast]

Nice I also started a shoe recycling business last year I hope to work with foreigners to bring in that waste to my country

[@patriciamuanavisi3645]

Hi there are you looking for recycled plastic? Im looking for a company that is interested in plastic waste

[@britts.callison7860]

Great that this is in Indiana; a state with very low recycling. Plastic is not infinitely recyclable, like aluminum. Plastic degrades over time and with each process, like cardboard. Also, only certain plastics can be recycled cost and energy efficacy. It is still better to try to reduce plastic usage, like not using plastic shopping bags or straws.

[@fanofhifi]

The world would be a very different place if we all grew up on farms and had inspiring Dads as role models.

[@byanhvu]

Really

[@officialminjoonji]

So Satisfying... I like this video!!

[@ramar4823]

Adbutam. Wonderful amezing

[@matt-rx6hi]

Be great if one day we had 3d printers in our home and the plastics for packaging could be recycled and reused instead of most of it going to landfill

[@kapiltarka8818]

This calls for the need of a portable plastic recycler in every home

[@johng5295]

Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome imagination. Grade: A++💥

[@PacoOtis]

Wow! Best of luck!!

[@myrajhall7690]

When the chairs ware out can they be recycled?

[@RiskManagement-ex2nl]

--- 'Keep America Beautiful' was actually 50 years ago, FYI --- 09SEP24

[@user-sc6lp1om9y]

Anyone know where to get the engineering properties for Polywood?

[@Pudentame]

Can you buy polywood boards if you wanted to build something out of it?

[@Fixorfish]

Not sure if same company, but yes ....Home Depot has various dimensions in white.

[@donnyruster9896]

Thx

[@rautdhaval05]

How much total cost to make this. And what is ROI for this business

[@YamunaCheda-wo2ye]

Neat ! 👍

[@Dyamanti22]

This is smazing, is this everywhere?

[@Phlegethon]

Sounds bs when the microplastics come off

[@walaatota314]

😍

[@ArrowFox89]

🦊❤♻️ 🦊❤🌎

[@donnyruster9896]

So I need to solve those problem but,ilive in African

[@ashfaqahmed1891]

😂

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

He make$ Million$. Wonder what hi$ employee pay $cale i$?

[@darkonikolic8377]

Some care about environment, some about earnings of other's employees x)

[@SinCityRaider81]

@@darkonikolic8377 Truth

[@JM-io4vb]

If the owner of Polywood didnt invent the product, invest his time and money, take risks, and work through the challenges of starting his business, the employees wouldn't have these jobs. That's why he makes the big bucks and they get paid scale.

[@projectjfk972]

@J M there would be no business without employees, he could not do it all by himself.

[@IndiaAgainstSlaveryIAS]

Governments across the world need to heavily subsidize and incentivize these ventures. It's a win-win in terms of working for the environment/proper waste management and also generating employment

[@Phlegethon]

It’s not when the micro plastics shred

[@umarpaillaleo6828]

Subsidies will only make scammers come around. The government should not be involved in the economy that's why we have so much crisis. But yes they should make these kinds of industries easier, less bureaucratic and more flexible. Instead of subsidizing those Enterprises better to reduce or eliminate taxes, and laws to make it easy to develop

[@umarpaillaleo6828]

​@Phlegethon look buddy. The plastics are already there. Trying to allocate them is way better than letting them swim around in our oceans

[@Ratchet4483]

It feels satisfying to watch recycling plastic waste into furniture or other products like this.

[@darkonikolic8377]

Awesome, the world needs more of such :')

[@Fixorfish]

No maintenance, colorfast without paint or stain/sealer....great addition to the building supplies quiver. Excellent choice for exterior trim, particularly in damp climates. Have used on my boats for storage compartments, trim and even flooring on my cataraft, to much success and satisfaction.

[@Alpha_11910]

I am 13 year old from India. And have to this thing in India

[@AkashAkash-ns7fj]

Added all company factory equipment brands in added all branches added all transportation added🇮🇳

[@Umustbejoking]

Big Deal, it ends up in the landfill later than sooner even if you extended it 25 years not much for something that lasts a million...we need an alternative to plastic

[@Deontjie]

About three times as expensive as wood. Takes a lot of energy and dangerous chemicals to recycle. Wood is renewable, and create oxygen as a by product. Wood can also be re-used until it rots away by itself.

[@Fixorfish]

True, though I am unsure of the "dangerous chemicals used" aspect. Considering the "as when new" longevity and no need to paint or otherwise seal (eliminating more oil-based products!), I find the product to be quite acceptable for many outdoor uses. Including storage boxes and compartments on my boats ! I am a retired custom furniture designer/craftsman, as well as specializing in exterior makeovers to upgrade properties with unusual "trim" on doors and windows, decks, porches, pergolas, hot tub surrounds, outdoor kitchens, etc. Absolutely love wood like cedar and redwood for such projects, but Polywood can be used for many, many things, with little to no maintenance, whatsoever.....ever. Save "trash" from filling landfills AND no maintenance ? I am on board !! (pun intended !)

[@EcoCraftDIY]

it is meaningful and can improve the current environment in the world

[@yudha_saputra]

Terapkan di seluruh dunia, terutama di India

[@mahtarp_4423]

what are the additives in raw plastic before they melt it to make the final product

[@thefall3418]

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