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Entries Tagged as 'uPVC recycling'

How many years do uPVC windows last?

December 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Have a look at these windows. How old do you think they are?
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10 Years?
15 Years?
20 Years?
None of these. They’re 25 year old and still in good condition.
And these windows will last many more years!
They haven’t needed painting or filling, and only needed minimal amounts of maintenance over the years. […]

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Tags: environmental issues · uPVC recycling · upvc windows · double glazing

uPVC window recycling - update

August 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Dekura have today collected the first batch of ‘post consumer waste’ from our factory.

A few weeks ago, I explained how Conservatory Outlet has set in place a system whereby we deliver fresh frames to our dealers, and collect any scrap uPVC frames they have removed from people’s homes, and then send them for […]

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Tags: uPVC recycling · environmental issues · news · upvc doors · upvc windows · double glazing

Recycling uPVC frames

August 5th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Last month I discussed the new intitiatives PVCAware and Fighting Back with Facts, and it spurred me on to look at the whole recycling thing.

What I’ve managed to agree is that from now on Dekura will collect all our uPVC offcuts as per usual on a weekly basis, but they will also collect any post […]

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Tags: environmental issues · uPVC recycling · conservatory outlet

Interview with Ian McDougall - Fenestration News

July 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Ian is the owner and editor of the industry’s leading online news service - Fenestration News.
I have got to know Ian over the last couple of years as his understanding and knowledge of the industry is second to none, so I regularly throw ideas at him to get his opinion! As you will see […]

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Tags: internet marketing · uPVC recycling · interviews · double glazing news · marketing · news · economy

PVCAware.org vs Fighting Back With Facts

July 23rd, 2008 · 9 Comments

I’ve been asked by Mike Rigby in the last few days to put my support behind the new initiative by Martin Randall, of Crystal Direct:
Fighting Back With Facts
I’ve had a good look over the website, and feel confident that I should put my name to this campaign. I’m aware that it may have ruffled […]

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Tags: uPVC recycling · conservatory outlet · upvc windows · double glazing