'The world is changing' - Officials back use of plastic in Norfolk Broads |
But despite its environmental risks, using plastic in the Broads has been given the seal of approval by the waterway's officials.
Increasingly, the Broads Authority is turning to plastic as an alternative to the use of timber, believing it to be more affordable and longer lasting than traditional options.
Floating pontoons, which are partly made of plastic, are currently being considered for installation at sites across the network of rivers.
A map of the section of boardwalk and bridge that could be replaced (Image: Broads........