Coffey boards 100% recycled Plaswood boat
by Joshua Doherty 20 Feb 2018 21:13 GMT
Poly-mer sets sail on the Thames with minister Therese Coffey (left) © Joshua Doherty
On London's river Thames, environment minister Thérèse Coffey has boarded the first boat made from Plaswood, a 100% recycled plastic 'wood'.
The boat, a 12 seater punt, named 'Poly-mer' was launched at the Docklands sailing centre to raise awareness of the growing levels of plastic pollution in UK rivers.
The boat was manufactured by RPC bpi and commissioned by environmental charity Hubbub. RPC bpi said the boat requires no annual maintenance, staining or painting, as is required with wood, the traditional material used for boats.
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