A new journey
for old rubber.
We already have the technology to break down and repurpose removed playground rubber. We’re now developing the operation around it.
Five steps towards
a more circular system.
The core breakdown and repurposing technology is already in place. Phase 2 focuses on applying it consistently within a practical recovery and resupply operation.
Recover existing surfacing.
Work with contractors to lift and recover end-of-life wet pour rubber as playgrounds are refurbished.
Transport, store and record.
Move and store recovered material appropriately, recording its source and basic material information.
Separate and grade.
Use the technology already in place to break down and repurpose recovered rubber, supported by contamination separation and grading.
Put validated material to work.
Explore the reuse and reinstallation of suitable, validated material in new surfacing systems, including playground base layers.
Follow the material.
Introduce batch identification and a planned QR-linked digital identity, connecting material information from source to destination.
The work behind
the ambition.
Better recovery depends on the details.
The technology to break down and repurpose rubber is already available to us. Our work now focuses on throughput, contamination management, quality control and practical logistics. We are also exploring potential mobile recovery solutions. Independent validation has been received; the detailed scope and findings have not yet been published here. Assessment evidence and commercial pilots will inform which applications are viable.
Digital traceability is a planned capability, not an existing commercial product. Its scope and reporting will develop alongside the physical operation.
See what happens nextRecovered Materials.
A Second Life for
Playground Rubber.
We already have the technology to break down and repurpose wet pour rubber. The material product we are developing for supply is recovered, processed rubber intended for playground safety surfacing base layers.
Technology in place.
Quality at every stage.
Material begins in existing playground installations. Our technology can break down and repurpose this rubber. The supply-development work focuses on contamination control, consistent grading and quality requirements for each intended application.
- Input
- Recovered wet pour from existing installations.
- Development focus
- Contamination separation, processing consistency, grading and usable yield.
- Intended application
- Base layers in playground safety surfacing systems, subject to independent testing and performance validation.
- Potential customers
- Playground installers and specialist surfacing contractors.
- Future digital layer
- Batch-level identity linking source, processing records and destination. This capability is planned.
Product under development. No commercial availability, certified performance, particle-size specification or price is claimed. Suitability must be assessed for the specific material and surfacing system.
Engineering Confidence
Through Independent Testing.
Our core breakdown and repurposing technology is already in place. Independent testing addresses the performance of the recovered material in a particular surfacing application, helping define suitable uses and quality-control requirements.
The application matters.
BS EN 1177 concerns methods for assessing the impact attenuation of playground surfacing. It is relevant when evaluating a surfacing system incorporating recovered material. The test standard, sample construction, thickness and conditions must be recorded alongside any result.
A test on one sample does not establish suitability for every batch, thickness or installation. Any published performance claim must reflect the scope and limitations of the supporting report.
Reference: BSI — BS EN 1177Independent validation has been reported as received. The underlying report and verified findings are not available on this website. The announcement is retained for review; it is not a claim of a particular test pass or certification.
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