How much energy is consumed in the manufacture of PE pipe?
The energy consumption in the manufacture of PE pipe is shown
in Section 3.3 of the EPD. Note that the functional unit for the LCA is 100m of
DN110 SDR17 PE100 pipe & fittings. This is approx. 220kg of PE.
References
Investigation of European life cycle assessment studies of pipes made of different materials for water supply and sewer systems - a critical comparison. Windsperger, A., Steinlechner, S., Schneider, F.. Institut für Industrielle Ökologie, St.Pölten, Austria. December 1999.
Can PE pipe be recycled?
PE pipe can easily be recycled PE pipe can easily be recycled, either as new PE pipe or for other uses. The end product depends on the condition of the pipe. There is minimal material degradation during the pipe manufacturing process. So rejected pipe material, for example from start up or errors in processing, can be 100% recycled back into pipe and can meet all the required performance parameters. Therefore the level of material waste in manufacturing is very low. PE pipe can be...
What is the environmental impact of PE pipe?
Environmental impacts are changes in the natural or built environment, resulting directly from an activity, that can have adverse effects on climate, resources, health, nature and the inhabitants of the ecosystem. They occur as pollution, contamination, or destruction that occurs as a consequence of an action. Any such consequences that can have short-term or long-term ramifications are considered to be environmental impacts. There are several aspects of environmental impact, not only...
About Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
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