How TR Group Helped Turn a Good Product into a Great Sustainability Story

The Classic Question: Who Will Buy This?

When we first cracked the challenges of collecting returns, recycling used guards, and manufacturing high-quality recycled plastic replacements, one big question still sat on the table: Who’s ready to lead the change?

We didn’t have to look far.

During a conversation with Scott McKeogh from TR Group, followed by a meeting with Shane O’Grady, the answer became crystal clear. Within one discussion, the alignment was obvious — and the deal was done.

Why TR Group Stepped Up

“We Specified Recycled Guards Across Our Fleet in 2021…”

Shane O’Grady put it simply:

“We specified recycled guards across our fleet in 2021, and will continue to push our people and our suppliers to innovate and make a difference. It’s one part of our leadership in environmental sustainability and decarbonisation.”

TR Group didn’t just talk about sustainability — they operationalised it.

Across all TR Group branches, the process is now second nature:

• Order recycled guards
• Return old guards for recycling
• Repeat

It’s circularity working exactly the way it should.

Circular Recycling Process from Black Guards returned for recycling.

A Partnership We’re Proud of

TR Group has long been recognised as a leader in transport. Their decision to integrate recycled guards across their fleet created more than a customer relationship — it helped kickstart a meaningful shift across the industry.

One small operational decision set off a snowball effect, proving that practical sustainability choices can scale when big players back them.

The Takeaway for Fleets, Builders & Specifiers

Be More Like TR Group.

If you want sustainability that’s real, operational, and commercially sensible, this is the blueprint:

• Choose recycled components.
• Close the loop with returned product.
• Demand better from your suppliers.
• Back decisions that push the industry forward.

TR Group did — and the results speak for themselves.

Independently Verified: Rhino’s PL12063 Guard

76% Lower Carbon Footprint — Certified by Toitū Envirocare

Momentum is one thing. Proof is another.

Rhino’s PL12063 recycled plastic guard has been independently carbon-verified by Toitū Envirocare, confirming a 76% lower carbon footprint compared to a virgin-plastic equivalent.

This verification changes the game:

• It gives fleets real, measurable emissions reductions.
• It helps specifiers choose with confidence.
• It strengthens procurement pathways for decarbonisation strategies.

And this is just the start — more verified products and expanded recycling pathways are already in development.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Talk to the Rhino team about integrating recycled guards into your builds, fleet upgrades, or spec sheets.

👉 Start reducing your carbon footprint today. Contact us at Rhino

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Note

All environmental claims are specific to RHINO’s recycled mudguards PL12063 and verified by Toitū Envirocare under ISO 14067:2018.