_______________________________________________________________________________________ Playdale Playgrounds
“ Sustainable playground design means that we embrace the principles of the circular economy right from the design stage of our products. This means we carefully consider how each product can have a longer, more sustainable life, allowing them to be refurbished or reused when they reach the end of their lifecycle,” explains Barry Leahey MBE, President of Playdale.“ This approach helps to minimize waste and ensures that we maximize value for both the environment and for our customers. Our designs are flexible and modular, allowing for easy replacement, reuse, or reconfiguration of components, keeping your play equipment in action for years to come.”
Sustainability built in
Whilst the concept of sustainable playground design may still be alien to many, it forms a fundamental part of Playdale’ s ethos. The company is internationally recognized for creating enriching equipment that blends seamlessly with the natural environment, providing an enjoyable, educational play experience for all. When it comes to sourcing these natural raw materials, Playdale extends its high standards of sustainability to its supply chain, ensuring that responsibly sourced with minimal environmental impact.
“ We use high quality materials, including FSC-certified timber from sustainably managed forests. Collaboration is key; our Procurement Lead works closely together with our Operations Team to optimize order quantities, minimizing the frequency of deliveries and reducing environmental impact,” Barry elaborates.“ We also re-use cardboard from our upstream supply chain and shrink-wrap pallets using recycled plastic, which manufacturing-today. com 157