Recycled lay flat tube (LFT) and groundsheet are being phased into Pipe Doctor patch repair materials by manufacturer S1E – which will save a total of almost 7 tonnes of virgin plastic per year. “The recycled plastic performed excellently in tests, so customers won’t see any difference in practice, just a slight change in colour,” stated S1E Operations Manager, Russell Edwards. “The change is great for the environment as well as being a step in our journey of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.” The change applies to all Pipe Doctor LFT and groundsheet, including bulk materials and those used within the Pipe Doctor patch repair kits. Recycled plastic is defined as that which contains 30% or more of recycled material and can contain up to 70%. This is the definition used in, for example, the government’s new Plastic Tax, which is due to take effect in April.
