Abstract: A method of producing settable, strong, rigid, durable and machinable compositions including plastics and organic fibres including the steps of: (a) forming a polyolefin source of plastic into particle sizes about 2 mm to 10 mm in diameter; (b) forming a polystyrene source of plastic into particle about 2 mm to 10 mm in diameter; (c) forming a natural organic fibre source into fibres in a size ranges between 0.2 mm and 5 mm; (d) mixing the above in a ratio between 70% to 20% by weight of a), 60% to 20% by weight of b), and 50% to 10% by weight of c) to form a combination until the combination is substantially mixed; (e) drying the combination of d) at a temperature up to 135° C. until the mixture is stable dry; and (f) mixing and drying the combination of e) thermally and/or mechanically to achieve a moisture content below 1% for the combination.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for applying a slurry to a substrate (2). The apparatus includes a delivery drum (4) incorporating a delivery surface (5) disposed to support a layer of slurry. A spattering roller (8) is positioned closely adjacent the delivery drum and is rotatable so as to spatter the slurry from the delivery surface onto the substrate. Regulation means selectively vary or interrupt the flow of slurry from the delivery surface onto the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for applying a slurry to a substrate (2). The apparatus includes a delivery drum (4) incorporating a delivery surface (5) disposed to support a layer of slurry. A spattering roller (8) is positioned closely adjacent the delivery drum and is rotatable so as to spatter the slurry from the delivery surface onto the substrate. Regulation means selectively vary or interrupt the flow of slurry from the delivery surface onto the substrate.