Bollards made from sugar cane introduced by Hampshire County Council

A TRIAL of plant-based plastic bollards is being carried out by Hampshire County Council in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and save money.

The Non-Crete bio-polymer bollards, which cost £150 each, are derived from sugar cane and are much lighter than their concrete counterparts.

Cllr Russell Oppenheimer, HCC cabinet member for highways operations, said: “This is a great opportunity to effect positive change at a local level and really reflects the county council’s determination to play its part on the critical issue of climate change and carbon reduction.

“Innovations like this will make a significant contribution to reducing our carbon footprint, leading the way in sustainable construction.”

In recognition of the importance of building resilience, the county council has declared 2022 the Year of Climate Resilience.

The new bollards are resilient, do not splinter and should not disrupt the foundation base in the pavement. The sugar cane used to produce them adheres to local and international standards of sustainability. They are being supplied by TMP Solutions. For more information visit www.tmp.solutions/product/noncrete-bollard/