Waste Management in FRP has been very tricky issue so far. Many attempts are seen in the markets to convert waste in useable form. However, economic viability generally remains the main hurdle here.
This is an outline of one such attempt to use existing waste. Here the thermosetting, the UV resistance and the maintenance-free properties of FRP have been utilized. Long strips of FRP moldings are generated with a width of ½” to 2”. These strips are used just like strips made from bamboo. The damaged polye
ster films are also used to make the walls water tight. It is a normal practice to replace old bamboo strips every year as they are degraded due to rainy season and heat (various climatic conditions during t
he year). FRP strips are in use for almost six months including rainy season and the results are satisfactory
The benefits to the user (farmer)
The farmer is very happy as he saves on material costs and more importantly , on labor costs involved in the removal and reinstallation of new strips. Besides, the look is also better. One farmer who used these strips said, “I am now comfortable for t
he next 10 to 15 years. I am only worried that inside supporting wooden frame might be decayed or damaged due to white ants or so”.
The FRP manufacturer has now been encouraging people to collect the FRP strips from their factory and use it to cover shades and animal Gotha’s. Material is available at zero cost.
Many farmers are showing interest in this particularly due to maintenance free material. The photos accompanying this write-up give you a clearer picture of how this is done. The manufacture also gave these strips to a UPS manufacturer at no cost. The UPS manufacturer fits these strips on the M.S. racks. Batteries are stored on these racks. FRP gives corrosion resistance.
