Looking to create a cleaner and greener city? From forming fun contests to customizing recycling bins, there are a variety of creative things you can do to promote recycling around your city. After all, recycling is an important way to reduce waste in landfills and can even help reduce pollution in your local waterways, parks, streets and so forth. Creative …
How to Make Park Benches Last Longer
Benches are a must have for any park setting, they offer a place for people to sit down and relax. While they are well worth the investment, it’s important to make park benches last as long as possible so that you can get the most out of your money. Buying park benches made from the right, long lasting materials, as …
Is Resin a Plastic?
Products made from resin are incredibly durable and resistant to rust, but is resin a plastic? And what sets resin apart from other materials? While resin is a type of plastic, it is not your generic plastic, for instance what you’d find on a cheap plastic planter. Instead, resin-based products are uniquely durable – read on to find out why. …
How Rotational Molding (Rotomolding) is Changing the Lifespan of Planters
At TerraCast®, we use a unique manufacturing process known as rotational molding, or rotomolding, to create products that are exceptionally durable and incredibly precise. Our process greatly differs from how traditional clay or plastic planters are manufactured, and it makes all the difference when it comes to extending the lifespan of planters. What is Rotomolding? Rotational molding is a specific …
6 Creative Ways to Use Commercial Planters
Commercial planters are commonly used to beautify a space, but there are so many other ways to put them to good use. They can segregate outdoor spaces, be used as bike lane barriers, create a serene rooftop garden that improves the energy efficiency of your building, and they can even help promote your brand or logo. 6 Unique Ways to …
Resin vs Metal
Resin vs. Metal Metal rusts, corrodes and chips. Resin doesn’t.LLDPE Resin Bases TerraCast® light pole bases are made with UV stabilized Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) resin material. Our LLDPE resin is specially formulated, designed and manufactured to withstand years in the sun and harsh climates. The UV stabilized, color-thru material provides a lifetime of vibrant colors. We have developed …
Campus Landscaping: How to Build Better University Campuses
Some of the most treasured spaces on university campuses across the US are outdoor spaces. That’s why campus landscaping is such an important part of a school’s identity. Students tend to remember walking through pathways, reading in a grassy field, or studying at an open-air table. Campus landscaping could arguably even influence a student to choose one school over another. …
5 Eco-friendly Products for Shopping Centers
As the world shifts in a greener direction, the demand for eco-friendly materials has extended to shopping centers around the nation. Lampposts, receptacles, planters, benches, walkways, parking spots – designing a shopping center is no small task, especially when you want eco-friendly materials. Luckily, TerraCast Products makes it easier than ever to outfit your shopping center with high quality, long …
4 Creative Ways to Utilize Custom Graphics on Planters
From hospitality and retail industries to commercial projects, there are many benefits to adding custom graphics on planters, such as added exposure and a more professional look. Luckily, there are a variety of creative ways you can utilize custom graphics on planters to make a positive statement. 4 Great Ways to Utilize Custom Graphics on Planters Use a Large Planter …
What to Look for to Find the Best Poolside Planters and Plants
There are a lot of considerations to make when finding the best poolside planters – from plants that don’t make a mess out of your pool to planters that can withstand the wear and tear of permanently residing beside a splash zone. Ideally, you want to avoid plants that clutter the outskirts of your pool with weeds and leaves that’ll …