You want your child to have a great playset. You also want to leave a better world for your children. Fortunately, you do not have to choose between high-quality playground equipment and environmentally friendly equipment. Vinyl swingsets may be made of synthetic materials, but they are a surprisingly environmentally friendly option.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

One of the top ways that vinyl swingsets are environmentally friendly is that they are made from recycled or reclaimed materials. This allows you to enjoy the benefits of vinyl without using additional resources to create new polyvinyl chlorides.

Some vinyl swingsets are made from “extra” vinyl materials created in other manufacturing processes. These vinyls may be new polyvinyl chlorides, but they are considered runoffs or excess, which would not otherwise be used. This reuse is a great way to help create sustainability, even before recycling would be necessary.

Other vinyl swingsets may have components made of recycled plastics. For example, milk jugs may be recycled into plastic beads. Manufacturers can use these beads to create “lumber” out of vinyl. This lumber is more durable than wooden lumber, UV resistant, and does not cause splinters or other injuries.

Easy Upkeep

Vinyl swingsets are very low maintenance. That may not seem like it is directly related to the environment, but it is. Low upkeep means that you do not have to worry about dyes or stains leaching into your yard or the groundwater. It also means you do not have to use caustic chemicals to clean the swingsets’ surfaces. That is why easy upkeep makes for a more environmentally friendly swingset.

Durable

Vinyl swingsets are very durable. That means that they can last, not just through your children’s’ childhoods, but are often in great shape to be passed down to another family when yours ages out of the playset. Used in commercial settings, with proper maintenance these swingsets can last decades. The durability means that you will not need to replace the swingsets frequently, which means less waste. It also means less ground waste, as vinyl swingsets to not rust or decay.

Timber-Free

Timber and vinyl are the two main choices for outdoor playsets and swingsets. Many people think of timber as the more environmentally friendly option. While wood is a renewable resource, harvesting timber can be devastating to the environment. In addition, timber requires significant chemical treatments to prevent corrosion and deterioration.

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