Recycled plastics. Real impact.

Sustainable materials for retail displays, signage, and events. Same quality, lower environmental footprint.

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Sustainability without compromising on quality

You have environmental commitments. Your brand has ESG targets. But you also have design standards to hit. Retail displays need to look premium. Signage needs to be clear. Event spaces need to make an impact.

Recycled plastics give you both. The same visual quality, durability, and fabrication options as virgin materials—with a significantly lower environmental footprint.

Five sustainable swaps

Direct material replacements. Same performance. Real environmental impact.

100% Recycled
Virgin acrylic

Perspex®re

100% recycled MMA from depolymerised acrylic waste. Same optical clarity, same UV stability, same 10-year warranty. Endlessly recyclable back to raw monomer.

Clear, opal, white, blackCustom colours
50%+ Recycled
Virgin PETG

Marpet PETG Eco

50%+ on-site recycled content. Same thermoforming performance, chemical resistance, food safety approval. Made with renewable energy (wind + 35-acre solar farm).

Vacuum formingFood safe
100% Recyclable
Virgin polycarbonate

Marlon FSX

100% recyclable polycarbonate. 200x stronger than glass, half the weight. Double-sided UV protection. Made with 50% renewable energy in Northern Ireland.

Safety glazingHigh impact
Negative Carbon
Standard PVC foam

Palboard Terra

World's first PVC with negative carbon footprint. Made with recycled PVC + UBQ™ (100% upcycled household waste). Eliminates more CO2 than it emits.

SignagePoint of sale
80%+ Recycled
Virgin aluminium composite

Alupanel

80%+ recycled aluminium. Infinitely recyclable—can be recycled endlessly without quality loss. Lightweight, durable, ideal for signage and cladding. Made in the UK.

Infinite recyclingMade in UKLightweight

Not token sustainability. Real recycled content with verifiable origins.

50 years fabricating plastics. Now with recycled options.

We fabricate recycled and sustainable materials using the exact equipment and processes as virgin stock. Your designs work, your quality stays consistent, your environmental impact drops.

Blue acrylic counter-top promotional plaque printed with Barclays branding and a QR code, photographed on a workshop bench with a large-format printer and Arcola logo in the background.

Why choose recycled plastics

Verified environmental claims

Supplier documentation backs every percentage. Depolymerisation certificates, energy audit reports, third-party carbon calculations. When clients ask for sustainability data, we hand over actual documentation, not vague promises about being "eco-friendly".

Drop-in replacements

Recycled materials work with your existing designs and processes. Cut, polish, bond, thermoform—techniques stay the same. Tooling stays the same. Lead times stay the same. We swap the material source, not your fabrication workflow.

Built for circular economy

Materials designed to stay in the loop. Some depolymerise back to raw feedstock. Others recycle infinitely without quality loss. Some are made from waste that would otherwise hit landfills. Designed for reuse, not disposal.

How it works

Same fabrication methods. Same quality. Lower impact.

01

Material Selection

We match your technical requirements to the sustainable option that works. Optical clarity, impact resistance, thermoforming properties, outdoor durability—whatever matters for your application drives which material we recommend.

02

Design & Prototyping

Your designs stay the same. Recycled materials use identical fabrication methods to their virgin equivalents. We prototype to confirm fit and finish, then move to production with confidence.

03

Fabrication

Laser cutting, vacuum forming, CNC routing, polishing, assembly—recycled materials run through the same equipment. Same tooling paths, same quality checks, same finishing standards.

04

Delivery & Install

Finished components delivered ready to install. Your displays meet design standards, safety requirements, and sustainability targets without compromising on visual impact.

Why work with us?

Half a century fabricating plastics means we know which sustainable options actually work for your application.

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We know which swap works where

Need optical clarity for retail displays? Perspex®re. Impact resistance for safety screens? Marlon FSX polycarbonate. Vacuum forming curved shells? PETG Eco. Budget signage substrate? Palboard Terra. Each sustainable option matches a specific application. We recommend the right swap based on your technical requirements, not just what sounds greenest.

Stylish shop window display featuring a high-heeled shoe, leather handbag and perfume bottles showcased in a clear acrylic cube against a colourful painted backdrop.
Clear acrylic display showcasing material versatility and optical quality
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Your designs stay the same

Switching materials does not mean redesigning everything. Recycled acrylic cuts, polishes, and bonds like virgin acrylic. Sustainable PETG thermoforms at the same temperatures. Recycled aluminium composite routes on the same CNC beds. We swap the material source, not your fabrication process. Same tooling, same timeline, same quality controls.

Blue acrylic counter-top promotional plaque printed with Barclays branding and a QR code, photographed on a workshop bench with a large-format printer and Arcola logo in the background.
Acrylic fabrication in our workshop using standard techniques
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Real numbers, not greenwashing

Supplier documentation backs every claim. Depolymerisation certificates for recycled acrylic. Energy audit reports from the Northern Ireland facility. Carbon footprint calculations from third-party verification. When a client asks for sustainability data, we hand over actual documentation from material suppliers, not marketing copy about being "eco-friendly".

White and gold mobile jewellery display carts with glass cases and pendant lights branded 'The Alkemistry' in a polished retail store setting.
Premium retail displays with sustainable material options
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Full fabrication under one roof

Laser cutting, vacuum forming, CNC routing, polishing, assembly—all here. Sustainable materials get fabricated using the exact same equipment and processes as virgin stock. No outsourcing to shops that might not handle recycled content properly. Quality stays consistent because the same team handles both.

High-end retail interior featuring a custom wooden lattice display table with glass-topped cases showcasing handbags and accessories in a boutique store setting.
Finished installations demonstrating material quality and clarity

Built in Kent. Delivered nationwide.

Recycled materials get fabricated on the same equipment as virgin stock. Over 90% of what we work with is fully recyclable.

50+
Years
Plastic fabrication expertise
70,000
Sq Ft
In-house facility
1hr
From London
Based in Kent
Iridescent mirrored display pedestals showcasing Aquazzura high-heeled shoes on a circular retail table, highlighting holographic acrylic fixtures and reflective surfaces for a luxury store display.
Iridescent mirrored display pedestals showcasing Aquazzura high-heeled shoes on a circular retail table, highlighting holographic acrylic fixtures and reflective surfaces for a luxury store display.

Ready to use recycled materials?

Talk to our team about which sustainable options work for your project. We'll match your technical requirements with verified environmental data.

70,000 sq ft
60+ on site specialists
1 hour from London
50+ years experience