A contribution to CO2 reduction
The recycling of plastic pipes plays a role in reducing CO2 emissions and thus contributes to climate protection.
Sustainability in the construction industry
Plastic pipes used in civil engineering or building construction are often made of materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These materials can be recycled at the end of their useful life and used to manufacture new products. This avoids the incineration of these plastics and thus the corresponding CO2 emissions.
Sustainable recycling
The recycling of plastics can save considerable amounts of greenhouse gases compared to the production of new plastics. Studies show that recycling plastics such as polyolefins (PE and PP) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70-80 percent compared to manufacturing from virgin material. For every tonne of pipes that is recycled instead of incinerated, around 2.5-3 tons of CO2 can be saved.
Conservation of resources
Recycling also means that fewer new raw materials are required, which reduces the extraction and processing of fossil resources. This helps to conserve natural resources and reduce environmental pollution. The production of recycled plastics also requires less energy than the production of new plastics. This leads to a further reduction in CO2 emissions and supports energy efficiency.
