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By leading the way in the design and development of plastic piping, Polyipe products don't just provide specifiers, contractors and their customers with more flexible, cost efficient solutions. They also offer significant environmental advantages over concrete or clay products.

In fact, plastic is a more sustainable choice whatever the application.

Constant developments in manufacturing technology mean plastic pipes require significantly less energy to produce. Because plastic products are thinner and lighter - typically only 6% of the weight of concrete equivalents - they help cut road transport emissions in journeys to and from the site. And at the end of its operational life, plastic can be recycled to further conserve resources and energy.

Plastics and the environment at a Glance:

  • Lower weight than traditional materials, so lower transport and installation costs
  • Reduced reliance on quarried materials and reduction in bulk transport carbon footprint
  • Flexibility, longer pipe lengths and high integrity joints reduce leakage and pollution risk
  • 100% recyclable – proven second life potential
  • Corrosion free and resistant to chemical attack
  • Recycled plastics are utilised within our products where appropriate.

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At Polypipe we're committed to minimising the lasting impact of our operations on the environment.

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