See What Switching To Aluminium Number Plates Actually Means For You.
In under a minute, you can see:
like 3 return drives between London and Manchester
equivalent to a round trip drive from London to Barcelona
the same as a round trip drive from London to Rome
like 2 return drives between London and Barcelona
equivalent to 8 return drives between London and Edinburgh
like 4 round trips from London to Rome
equivalent to 7 return drives from London to Barcelona
similar to 5 return drives between London and Istanbul
the same as 11 round trips from London to Rome
like 17 return drives between London and Barcelona
equivalent to 10 round trips from London to Istanbul
the same as 19 return drives between London and Rome
like 22 round trips from London to Rome
equivalent to 27 return drives between London and Rome
like 33 round trips from London to Rome
equivalent to 38 return drives between London and Rome
like 44 round trips from London to Rome
equivalent to 49 return drives between London and Rome
similar to 34 return drives between London and Istanbul

MetaTek® aluminium number plates are designed to last longer, reduce replacements, lower operational costs and improve environmental performance.
If you’re currently using ABS or PMMA plates, this is a straightforward way to improve sustainability efforts, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver more value to your customers.
If you need more than a headline view, we’ve put together a full comparison.
Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) looks at:
Right from the start, aluminium sets the standard. Each plate produces significantly less CO₂ than polymer alternatives - cutting emissions by up to 61% compared to PMMA.
This is where the real value compounds. Aluminium plates are built to last - with a lifespan of up to 15 years, compared to just 5 years for ABS and PMMA. That’s fewer failures, fewer replacements, and less disruption.
Shorter lifespan means repeat cost. Polymer plates typically need replacing multiple times over the same period - driving up both operational spend and environmental impact. Aluminium eliminates that cycle.
When a plate reaches the end of its life, aluminium doesn’t become waste - it becomes resource. With recycling rates of up to 90%, it supports a far more circular, responsible system than traditional materials.
The result?
Lower carbon. Longer life. Fewer replacements. Less waste.
A smarter choice - commercially and environmentally.

Request your free set of aluminium plates and unlock our LCA report, showing how MetaTek® outperforms alternative plate materials.
Access this report right now by using the form provided.
One plate doesn’t seem like much. But across a fleet, over time, and at scale, Aluminium number plates make a noticeable difference.
Lower than PMMA
Lower than ABS
Less than PMMA
Less than ABS
Lower than PMMA
Lower than ABS
Less than PMMA
Less than ABS
Lower than PMMA
Lower than ABS
More than PMMA
More than ABS
Use our impact calculator for a quick overview or speak with our friendly staff for a more detailed assessment of how MetaTek® could improve your Number Plates process over time.
