Sustainability &
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See What Switching To Aluminium Number Plates Actually Means For You.

In under a minute, you can see:

Operational Savings
Replacement frequency
Carbon Impact

CO2 consumptions references

500 kg CO2e — like 3 return drives between London and Manchester
750 kg CO2e — equivalent to a round trip drive from London to Barcelona
1,000 kg CO2e — the same as a round trip drive from London to Rome
1,500 kg CO2e — like 2 return drives between London and Barcelona
2,500 kg CO2e — equivalent to 8 return drives between London and Edinburgh
3,500 kg CO2e — like 4 round trips from London to Rome
5,000 kg CO2e — equivalent to 7 return drives from London to Barcelona
7,500 kg CO2e — similar to 5 return drives between London and Istanbul
10,000 kg CO2e — the same as 11 round trips from London to Rome
12,500 kg CO2e — like 17 return drives between London and Barcelona
15,000 kg CO2e — equivalent to 10 round trips from London to Istanbul
17,500 kg CO2e — the same as 19 return drives between London and Rome
20,000 kg CO2e — like 22 round trips from London to Rome
25,000 kg CO2e — equivalent to 27 return drives between London and Rome
30,000 kg CO2e — like 33 round trips from London to Rome
35,000 kg CO2e — equivalent to 38 return drives between London and Rome
40,000 kg CO2e — like 44 round trips from London to Rome
45,000 kg CO2e — equivalent to 49 return drives between London and Rome
50,000 kg CO2e — similar to 34 return drives between London and Istanbul

500kg CO2e

like 3 return drives between London and Manchester

750kg CO2e

equivalent to a round trip drive from London to Barcelona

1,000kg CO2e

the same as a round trip drive from London to Rome

1,500kg CO2e

like 2 return drives between London and Barcelona

2,500kg CO2e

equivalent to 8 return drives between London and Edinburgh

3,500kg CO2e

like 4 round trips from London to Rome

5,000kg CO2e

equivalent to 7 return drives from London to Barcelona

7,500kg CO2e

similar to 5 return drives between London and Istanbul

10,000kg CO2e

the same as 11 round trips from London to Rome

12,000kg CO2e

like 17 return drives between London and Barcelona

15,000kg CO2e

equivalent to 10 round trips from London to Istanbul

17,500kg CO2e

the same as 19 return drives between London and Rome

20,000kg CO2e

like 22 round trips from London to Rome

25,000kg CO2e

equivalent to 27 return drives between London and Rome

30,000kg CO2e

like 33 round trips from London to Rome

35,000kg CO2e

equivalent to 38 return drives between London and Rome

40,000kg CO2e

like 44 round trips from London to Rome

45,000kg CO2e

equivalent to 49 return drives between London and Rome

50,000kg CO2e

similar to 34 return drives between London and Istanbul

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MetaTek® Aluminium Number Plates That Last

A Better Alternative To Standard Plastic Number Plates

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The market’s most innovative and sustainable number plate manufacturer
Net zero targets within reach, that's MetaTek®

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.

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If you need more than a headline view, we’ve put together a full comparison.

Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) looks at:

Production Impact

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.

Usage lifespan

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.

Replacement Cycles

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.

End-of-life Considerations

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.

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The proof is in the plates

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.

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The numbers don't lie

One plate doesn’t seem like much. But across a fleet, over time, and at scale, Aluminium number plates make a noticeable difference.

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Lower Carbon Footprint
61
%

Lower than PMMA

42
%

Lower than ABS

Fossil Fuel Consumption
3
x

Less than PMMA

2
x

Less than ABS

Carcinogenic Human Toxicity
66
%

Lower than PMMA

63
%

Lower than ABS

Ozone
Depletion
1.5
x

Less than PMMA

2
x

Less than ABS

Eco System
Impact
33
%

Lower than PMMA

79
%

Lower than ABS

High Recycling
Rate
18
%

More than PMMA

6
%

More than ABS

What could MetaTek® mean for you?

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.

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Greener

Dive into a full impact report on to learn more about the impact of choosing MetaTek® as your plate of choice.

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At UGroup, we offer premium aluminium plates that are built to last, with a sleek, professional finish.

Our aluminium number plates are fully customisable, so you can create a design that’s uniquely yours. Plus, ordering is quick and easy; just place your order online, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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