Polypipe Terrain, the commercial sector-focused arm of plastic pipe group Polypipe, supplied 95% of the plastic above-ground drainage pipe work in the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.
Susan Lambert, head of MoDiP at the Arts University College at Bournemouth, said:"Plastics are the most used group of materials in the world, yet they are seldom given a second thought.
"This exhibition explores the ways plastics can contribute to delivering a zero waste games, foster multiculturalism, and inspire people to take up sport and develop active and healthy lifestyles."
Adam Turk, commercial director at Polypipe Terrain, said the company felt "very honoured to be among the companies invited to contribute to the prestigious and fascinating ‘Plastics for Gold’ exhibition."
"There are many advantages of using plastic over traditional materials. They are light in weight, easier to handle for quicker installation and do not corrode. In addition plastic pipes do not have the same black market value as metal pipes, thus removing the threat of theft."
Sebastian Coe, chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, said the 'Plastics for Gold' exhibition, which runs until 20 November, encouraged people "to understand the role of plastics in sport and their contribution more widely to London 2012.
"I am proud that with the help of partners such as MoDiP, we are delivering our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost understanding of design for sport and how plastics can contribute to sustainability."
