D^L wrote: ↑Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:38 pm
Having the "right" shape and size of pot to fit in the spaces in the gteenhouse is great. But as mentioned above I hope we are using the chemistry for the plastics.
I may be confused by the complex ownership history but if Andrews are producing them, are they injecting with a modern-day disposable plastic that they are no doubt set up to do?
Cheers
David Lambie
Bristol
As a professional organisation I would trust that they knew what they were doing - one would hope that there methodology was the one of using a large % of recycled materials rather than disposable or biodegradable (fixed life) - and again as professionals would know the inherent issues of using mixed feedstock.
I think we shouldn't really comment on their ability in this forum.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
There were two qualities of the "original" BEF pots - they were a good shape for our needs and they were of superb quality. el48tel is right - I trust Manchester as the beneficiaries of the BEF legacy to see us right.
D^L wrote: ↑Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:38 pm
Having the "right" shape and size of pot to fit in the spaces in the gteenhouse is great. But as mentioned above I hope we are using the chemistry for the plastics.
I may be confused by the complex ownership history but if Andrews are producing them, are they injecting with a modern-day disposable plastic that they are no doubt set up to do?
Cheers
David Lambie
Bristol
As a professional organisation I would trust that they knew what they were doing - one would hope that there methodology was the one of using a large % of recycled materials rather than disposable or biodegradable (fixed life) - and again as professionals would know the inherent issues of using mixed feedstock.
I think we shouldn't really comment on their ability in this forum.
From the Andrews site
Where ever possible, Andrew Plastics purchases recycled raw materials.
The majority of our High Impact Polystyrene is recycled plastic. This is made from post consumer waste. This is produced from bath panels, fridge trays and off cut sheets.
Our Polypropylene is manufactured from post consumer waste crates, supermarket baskets and drink bottle crates.
When this material is delivered on site, a colour pigment is added and adjusted accordingly to the material. This enables us to create the correct colour to meet our customer demands.
D^L wrote: ↑Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:38 pm
Having the "right" shape and size of pot to fit in the spaces in the gteenhouse is great. But as mentioned above I hope we are using the chemistry for the plastics.
I may be confused by the complex ownership history but if Andrews are producing them, are they injecting with a modern-day disposable plastic that they are no doubt set up to do?
Cheers
David Lambie
Bristol
As a professional organisation I would trust that they knew what they were doing - one would hope that there methodology was the one of using a large % of recycled materials rather than disposable or biodegradable (fixed life) - and again as professionals would know the inherent issues of using mixed feedstock.
I think we shouldn't really comment on their ability in this forum.
From the Andrews site
Where ever possible, Andrew Plastics purchases recycled raw materials.
The majority of our High Impact Polystyrene is recycled plastic. This is made from post consumer waste. This is produced from bath panels, fridge trays and off cut sheets.
Our Polypropylene is manufactured from post consumer waste crates, supermarket baskets and drink bottle crates.
When this material is delivered on site, a colour pigment is added and adjusted accordingly to the material. This enables us to create the correct colour to meet our customer demands.
Thanks Jim
I would hope that this would reassure the "enviro" doubters since it reinforces that which I was trying to convey. The polymer mix most certainly is the main reason for the longevity and durability.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Why not just email Manchester branch and ask what is used etc I'm sure they would help
They are at the moment selling the remaining pots that Philip had been selling up to his passing so they are the same quality that people have been enjoying for years
Chris
BCSS MEMBER SINCE 2000 (NATIONAL SHOW)
FORUM MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2006
Interested in - TURBINICARPUS (Always looking for plants I don't have)
TEPHROCACTUS AND RELATED SPECIES http://www.leeds.bcss.org.uk/http://www.zone3.bcss.org.uk/
I wipe a bit of Armor All Protectant Semi-Matt Finish on some of mine that spend a lot of time outside, seems to slow down the breakdown a bit. Particularly the large pots that I can't afford to throw away after 2-3 years.
