Firm installs driveways made of plastic straws across Portsmouth and Gosport

Oltco has been tackling the issue of plastic waste by installing driveways across the country.

The Oltco Portsmouth franchise, which launched in August, has recently completed numerous driveways across the area, including one in Lee-on-the-Solent.

The firm uses a material called Recycle Bound, which is made from waste plastic. Each square metre of Recycle Bound consists of the equivalent of 3,000 plastic straws.

Oltco Portsmouth franchisee Inder Sandhu said: ‘Recycle Bound has been hugely successful and we are grateful for all the individuals, and local companies in Portsmouth, who have come on board in a bid to help us tackle the global issue of plastic waste.

‘We are proud to have already installed many Recycle Bound surfaces in areas including Gosport.’

Although mainly used on driveways, pathways and patios for the domestic market, Recycle Bound has also been used on larger commercial projects.

Oltco’s co-director, Tom Stringer, said: ‘We have been thrilled by the response to Recycle Bound.

‘Every member of our team has fully embraced it and it has proved hugely popular with our customers, both residential and commercial. The number of customers who are asking for it to be used on their driveways, patios and paths is growing all the time.

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‘The issue of plastic waste has long been a concern for us here at Oltco, we see first-hand the impact it’s having on our beaches and wider environment.

‘It is a totally awesome product which is hard wearing and will last for years and helps rid the world of some of the plastic waste.’

Oltco director, Johnny Pearce, said: ‘At Oltco we never rest on our laurels. It’s in our DNA to innovate and we are constantly looking for new ways to reduce our impact on the environment.

‘We are now working on another world-first product that will also utilise waste plastic and will be a game changer when it is launched, so watch this space.’

Recycle Bound was named runner up for Recycled Product of the Year in the National Recycling Awards.

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