What can I do with old Corflute election signs?
With the 2025 Australian Federal Election run and done, what can you do with all the election sign ‘corflutes’? Here are some practical ideas to help you upcycle your Corflute® election sign.
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Upcycling Corflute® election signs
Corflute® is the material of choice for campaign election signage. Graphic-grade Corflute® is treated with a UV stabiliser for supreme ink adhesion directly to the Corflute®. No PVC films are required! Keeping a Corflute® sign to one material only, ensures it is free of contaminants and 100% recyclable at end of life.
But what if you don’t want to get your Corflute election signs recycled, and would prefer to reuse them?
Corflute® is not a single use plastic! Corflute® is lightweight, durable, water-resistant, long-lasting, and reusable! Corflute® can be endlessly recycled (again and again), and likewise, it can be reused or upcycled in many other applications.
Whether inside or outside, a Corflute® election signs can be reused to create water-resistant products that will last for many years.
Here are some ideas to help you upcycle your Corflute® election signs.
Garden Bed Sign or Plant Marker
Use for: Labelling herbs, vegetables, or garden rows
Materials:
- Old Corflute sign
- Scissors or Stanley knife
- Permanent marker
Instructions:
- Cut the sign into long, narrow strips
- Write the plant name or notes on one end with a waterproof marker
- Push the pointed end into the soil.
(Tip: You can cut one end into a triangle shape to make it easier to stick into the ground.)
Tool Drawer Divider
Use for: Separating items in toolboxes or kitchen drawers
Materials:
- Corflute sign
- Ruler
- Stanley knife
Instructions:
- Measure the inside dimensions of your drawer.
- Cut Corflute panels to fit vertically and horizontally across the drawer.
- Cut slits halfway up/down each panel so you can slot them together to form a grid.
- Insert the assembled divider into the drawer.
Reusable Craft Mat or Paint Surface
Use for: Protecting your table during messy craft projects
Materials:
- Corflute sheet
Instructions:
- Wipe the sign clean to remove any stickers or dirt.
- Cut to a desired size if needed.
- Lay flat on your craft table—it’s waterproof, easy to clean, and reusable.
Temporary Floor Protection
Use for: DIY jobs like painting, drilling, or moving furniture
Materials:
- Full Corflute sign
- Painter’s tape (optional)
Instructions:
- Lay the signs down on your floor or tape them to walls.
- Use painter’s tape to join multiple pieces or hold them in place.
- Remove after the job—clean and store for reuse.
Storage Box Reinforcer
Use for: Strengthening the sides or bottom of cardboard boxes
Materials:
- Corflute sheet
- Stanley knife or scissors
Instructions:
- Measure the bottom and sides of the box.
- Cut the corflute to match each surface.
- Place inside the box for extra support—especially useful for shipping or storage of heavy items.
About Corex® Australia Pty Ltd
Established in 1985, Corex Australia Pty Ltd is the exclusive manufacturer of Corflute®, a proprietary twin wall profile polypropylene sheet used broadly across the signage, display, packaging, and building industries.
Corex has accepted material for recycling of all our products for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our reduced footprint and have been trail-blazers in recycling and reusing plastics.
About Corflute®
Not all twin-wall plastic sheets are the same. There is only one genuine Australian Made Corflute®.
Corflute® is a proprietary product manufactured by Corex Australia. Manufacturing products in Australia assists in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption compared with imported twin-wall plastic alternatives.
We are different to other suppliers. We are the only twin-wall plastic sheet manufacturer with a closed-loop approach to production. Last year we recycled 500 tonnes* of waste materials returned to us from people using Corflute® in signage and display applications.
We encourage people to bring Corflute® back to Corex Recycling for reuse in new products.
It is in our DNA to reuse and recycle all materials that we produce, and we only manufacture materials that can be recycled by Corex Recycling.
Get in touch hello@corex.com.au
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