{"id":1435,"date":"2023-08-10T22:03:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T21:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:17:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:17:19","slug":"fluted-polypropylene-correx-celloplas-sign-making-pros-cons-and-the-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/08\/10\/fluted-polypropylene-correx-celloplas-sign-making-pros-cons-and-the-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluted Polypropylene (Correx\/Celloplas) &#8211; Sign-Making Pros, Cons and the Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1435\" class=\"elementor elementor-1435\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dae3bc4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dae3bc4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54ba6ec\" data-id=\"54ba6ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f5833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12f5833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fluted Polypropylene (Celloplas \/ Correx) - An Introduction<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24f455b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24f455b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5932378\" data-id=\"5932378\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b4c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"19b4c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mwhqhcrlobk?autoplay=1&mute=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bb4c785 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bb4c785\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13f73cc\" data-id=\"13f73cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaa2648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaa2648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the realm of sign making, choosing the right material is crucial to creating impactful and durable signage. Fluted polypropylene board, often known by brand names such as Correx or Celloplas, has emerged as a popular choice for various sign-making applications. This lightweight and versatile material offers a range of benefits and drawbacks, as well as potential environmental considerations. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore the pros and cons of fluted polypropylene board for sign making, its environmental impact, and alternative materials to consider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dff00a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dff00a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fff68b4\" data-id=\"fff68b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d014be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d014be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/rigids\/direct-to-board\/fluted-board-correx.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/780x780-fluted-plastic-corrugated-board.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1247\" alt=\"printed correx sign board rigid board printing\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Correx \/ Corrugated Plastic<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4d3b73\" data-id=\"a4d3b73\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ccdef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91ccdef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/rigids\/direct-to-board\/reboard-xanita-board.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Reboard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1245\" alt=\"Reboard is an alternative to PVC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Reboard.jpg 283w, https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Reboard-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Reboard \/ Xanita board<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c5eed8\" data-id=\"1c5eed8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d806d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d806d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/rigids\/direct-to-board\/hips-high-impact-polystyrene.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HIPS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1244\" alt=\"Hi Impact Polystyrene is an alternative to PVC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HIPS.jpg 283w, https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HIPS-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">HIPS \/ High Impact Polystyrene<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26a13e0\" data-id=\"26a13e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb38280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cb38280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/rigids\/direct-to-board\/cardboard.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Folding-Carton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1243\" alt=\"Folding Box Carton board is an alternative to Polystyrene\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Folding-Carton.jpg 283w, https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Folding-Carton-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Carboards<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f25b5be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f25b5be\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dea6b8c\" data-id=\"dea6b8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2faff9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2faff9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Lifecycle\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248f301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"248f301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Pros of Fluted Polypropylene Board:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-176c51b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"176c51b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b1f598\" data-id=\"3b1f598\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5283dcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5283dcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Lightweight and Durable:<\/strong> Fluted polypropylene boards are exceptionally lightweight yet surprisingly durable. This makes them easy to handle during installation and transportation, without compromising on their ability to withstand outdoor elements.<\/li><li><strong>Water-Resistant:<\/strong> One of the significant advantages of fluted polypropylene is its resistance to moisture. This makes it an ideal choice for outdoor signage, as it can withstand rain and humidity without warping or deteriorating.<\/li><li><strong>Affordable:<\/strong> Fluted polypropylene is relatively cost-effective compared to other sign-making materials, making it an attractive option for businesses and individuals seeking budget-friendly solutions.<\/li><li><strong>Printability:<\/strong> The surface of fluted polypropylene board is receptive to various printing methods, including screen printing, digital printing, and even vinyl application. This versatility allows for high-quality graphics and vibrant designs.<\/li><li><strong>Customization:<\/strong> Fluted polypropylene can be easily cut and shaped to fit different design requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of sign types, from yard signs and real estate signs to temporary event banners.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22ae242 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22ae242\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28aaf0a\" data-id=\"28aaf0a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ab40e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79ab40e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cons of Fluted Polypropylene Board:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20cb6b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20cb6b9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efb1be5\" data-id=\"efb1be5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f00aae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f00aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Limited Longevity:<\/strong> While durable, fluted polypropylene is not as long-lasting as some other materials, especially in harsh weather conditions. Over time, exposure to UV radiation can cause the colors to fade and the material to become brittle.<\/li><li><strong>Limited Rigidity:<\/strong> Despite its durability, fluted polypropylene is not as rigid as some other sign materials. It may not be suitable for applications that require a more solid and stable structure.<\/li><li><strong>Environmental Impact:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Fluted polypropylene is made from polypropylene, a type of plastic that is derived from fossil fuels and is not biodegradable. This raises concerns about its environmental impact, especially in terms of waste generation and plastic pollution. While it can be recycled, the recycling process for polypropylene can be complex and may not be available in all areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aee211a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aee211a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc784d5\" data-id=\"fc784d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d2103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66d2103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Associated Products:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d33b559 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d33b559\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e59fb10\" data-id=\"e59fb10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42577ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"42577ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/point-of-sale\/lamppost-bollard-wrappers-covers-sleeves.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/images\/bd426e67e389d4e04b05713eb0102800\/bd426e67e389d4e04b05713eb0102853\/780x780-bollard-wraps-for-bollards-and-lampposts-covers-sleeves.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Bollard Wraps\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Correx Bollard Wraps<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d08319\" data-id=\"6d08319\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0927444 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0927444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/rigids\/direct-to-board\/reboard-xanita-board.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/images\/6dd9f5d9b0e56afa193765940ec1b100\/6dd9f5d9b0e56afa193765940ec1b198\/780x780-bollard-wraps-for-bollards-and-lampposts-covers-sleeves.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Lappost Covers\/Wraps\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Correx Lamppost Wraps\/Covers<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7246d6\" data-id=\"d7246d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1d1be3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1d1be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/point-of-sale\/pallet-wraps.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/images\/302f59c9c81786dfa03488053b8f0600\/302f59c9c81786dfa03488053b8f06ce\/780x780-pallet-wraps.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Pallet Wraps\/Wrappers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Correx Pallet Wraps<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc30799\" data-id=\"dc30799\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595d848 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"595d848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/point-of-sale\/dump-bins.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/images\/fe5c515e5ca7181c5c3673641ed9e000\/fe5c515e5ca7181c5c3673641ed9e0b7\/780x780-dump-bins.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Correx dump Bins\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Correx Dump Bins<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-925ddaa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"925ddaa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67ee9f8\" data-id=\"67ee9f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e2eb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e2eb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental Considerations and Alternatives:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4434ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4434ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3141d75\" data-id=\"3141d75\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-813be5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"813be5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Given the growing focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness, it&#8217;s essential to consider alternatives to fluted polypropylene for sign making:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Recycled Materials:<\/strong> Some manufacturers offer fluted polypropylene boards made from recycled content, which can help reduce the demand for virgin plastic and decrease the material&#8217;s overall environmental footprint.<\/li><li><strong>Corrugated Cardboard:<\/strong> Corrugated cardboard is a more environmentally friendly alternative to fluted polypropylene. It is biodegradable, compostable, and can be recycled with ease. However, it might not be as durable as polypropylene, making it better suited for temporary signage.<\/li><li><strong>Aluminum Composite Panels:<\/strong> For longer-lasting and more rigid signs, aluminum composite panels are a great choice. They are weather-resistant, recyclable, and provide a professional appearance. However, they tend to be more expensive than polypropylene.<\/li><li><strong>Wood and Plywood:<\/strong> For a rustic or natural look, wood and plywood can be used for sign making. These materials are biodegradable and have a unique aesthetic appeal. However, they require proper sealing and maintenance to withstand outdoor conditions.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ba308a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ba308a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5119d3\" data-id=\"f5119d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e585b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e585b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ae7b90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ae7b90\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30ea351\" data-id=\"30ea351\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c7c9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16c7c9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In conclusion, fluted polypropylene board (Correx \/ Celloplas) has gained popularity in the sign-making industry due to its lightweight, water-resistant, and cost-effective properties. While it offers several advantages, including printability and customization, its limited longevity and potential environmental impact should be considered. As sustainability becomes a more significant concern, exploring alternatives like recycled polypropylene, corrugated cardboard, aluminum composite panels, or wood can help strike a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility in the realm of sign making.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5b8c93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5b8c93\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa0e6c3\" data-id=\"fa0e6c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167c2a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"167c2a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you have any questions about Fluted Polyprpylene (Correx \/ Celloplas) it is best to speak to a real human about this...<br><br>Call us on 0330 380 0172<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-127a95f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"127a95f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a666eb4\" data-id=\"a666eb4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8017926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8017926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GW-Landscape-Full-V2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Brochure.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1131\" alt=\"2023 Brochure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Brochure.jpg 630w, 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