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The environmental performance of plastic pipe systems
An assessment based on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
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Outline
About TEPPFA
Our goal
What is a life-cycle assessment
What is an Environmental Product Declaration - EPD
Development of EPDs
Indicators
Plastic pipe systems applications
Key results
Detailed environmental impact assessment
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About TEPPFA
TEPPFA is The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association representing the key manufacturers of plastic pipe systems and national associations in Europe
TEPPFA is actively involved in the promotion and acceptance of plastic pipe systems for all applications
TEPPFA members decided on voluntary basis to develop EPD’s for their main products
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Our goal
This initiative aims to measure the environmental impact of plastic pipe systems throughout their entire life cycle
Manufacturing
Transport
Use
End of life
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What is a life cycle assessment?
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized tool that reviews the environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle
It is the most recognised method to quantify environmental impacts of products, processes and/or systems
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What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
EPD provides a standard way of communicating the output of a life cycle assessment
EPD allows to make direct comparisons with alternative materials
The EPD provides LCA-based information to assess the environmental performance of plastic pipes over their entire life cycle, from cradle to grave
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Development of EPDs
Companies provided data
ReviewCreator of framework
Life-cycle assessment
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Indicators
The Life Cycle Impact on the environment is divided into the following categories:
Acidification potential: emissions from manufacturing processes resulting in acid rain
Abiotic depletion: exhaustion of natural resources
Eutrophication: over-fertilisation of water and soil
Global warming: insulating effect of greenhouse gases, such as CO2 and methane
Ozone layer depletion: depletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere caused by emissions of pollutants
Photochemical oxidation: photochemical reaction of sunlight with primary air pollutants, that leads to chemical smog
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Applications of plastic pipe systems
Soil, waste
Water distribution pressure
Drainage, sewage
Plumbing, Hot & Cold water
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Detailed environmental impact assessment
Sewage applications (non pressure)-> PVC sewer solid wall-> PVC multilayer foam-> PVC multilayer foam + recyclates pipe system-> PP structured (twin) wall
Water distribution applications (pressure)-> PE pipe systems-> PVC – U pipe systems-> PVC – O; MRS 31,5 MPa pipe systems -> PVC – O; MRS 45 MPa pipe systems
Soil and waste applications-> PP pipe systems-> PVC pipe systems
Plumbing, Hot & Cold applications-> PEX solid wall pipe systems-> Polymer/Al/Polymer ML pipe systems
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Soil and waste applicationsSoil and waste applications
DRAINAGE - SEWAGE SIDE (non-pressure)
Pipe systemsPPPVC
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PP; Soil & waste pipe systems – functional unit
Function Gravity discharge and transport of soil and waste from an apartment of 100 m2 to the entrance of a public sewer system
PropertiesPipes 5 m, plain ended, solid wall, single layer, grey colouredDiameter range:
DN/OD 50; 75; 110 mm
Fittings all socket type
Pipes and fittings designed in class S20 according to EN 12056-2 PP pipe system components (pipes, fittings and rubber rings) are in accordance with EN 1451
Service lifetime50 years (aligned with the life time of the apartment)
Soil & waste gravity pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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Average appr. 9 %
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
PP soil & waste pipe systems environmental performance
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PP soil & waste pipe systems environmental performance
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPP pipe system
1 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PP pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PP soil & waste pipe systems global PP soil & waste pipe systems global warming comparisonwarming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC; Soil & waste pipe systems – functional unit
Function Gravity discharge and transport of soil and waste from a typical European apartment of 100 m2 to the entrance of a public sewer system
PropertiesPipes 5 m, Plain ended, solid wall, single layer, grey colouredDiameter range:
DN/OD 50; 75; 110 mmFittings all socket typeSBR ring sealed (50%)Solvent cemented (50%)
Pipes and fittings EN 1329Application area code: B; BD
Service lifetime50 years (aligned with the life time of the apartment)
Soil & waste gravity pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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PVC soil & waste pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 14 %
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC soil & waste pipe systems global warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC pipe system
1,6 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC soil & waste pipe systems global warming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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Water pressure applications
Pipe systems
PE
PVC – U
PVC – O; MRS 31,5 MPa
PVC – O; MRS 45 MPa
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PE water pressure pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground pressure transportation of drinking water over a distance of 100 meters from the exit of the water plant to the water meter in a building
PropertiesDiameter: DN/OD 110 mmLength 100 mPE 100SDR 17Wall thickness 6,6 mmFittings (EF & BW)Flow 0,5-2,0 m/sEN 12201 / EN 805
Service lifetime 100 years
Water distribution pressure pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings etc.
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PE water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 19%
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
DI
PE
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PE water pressure pipe systems global warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPE pipe system
8,9 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PE pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PE water pressure pipe systems global warming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC-U water pressure pipe systems functional unit
Function Below ground pressure transportation of drinking water over a distance of 100 meters from the exit of the water plant to the water meter in a building
PropertiesDiameter: DN/OD 110 mmLength 100 mPVC-U; MRS 25MPaSDR 26Pressure class: PN 10Wall thickness 4,2 mmFittings PVC-U and Ductile Iron socketedFlow 0,5-2,0 m/sEN ISO 1452 / EN 805
Service lifetime 100 years
Water distribution pressure pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings etc.
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PVC-U water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 17%
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC–U water pressure pipe systems global warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC-U pipe system
8,9 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC-U pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC–U water pressure pipe systems global warming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC–O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe functional unit
Function Below ground pressure transportation of drinking water over a distance of 100 meters from the exit of the water plant to the water meter in a building
Properties Diameter: DN/OD 110 mmLength 100 mPVC-U; MRS 31,5 MpaSDR 41Pressure class: PN 10Wall thickness 2,7 mmFittings PVC-U (EN ISO 1452) and Ductile Iron, socketedFlow 0,5-2,0 m/sISO 16422 / EN 805
Service lifetime 100 years
Water distribution pressure pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings etc.
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PVC–O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 14 %
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC–O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC-O; 31,5 MPa pipe system
7,2 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC-O; 31,5 MPa pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC–O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC–O; MRS 45 MPa; Water pressure pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground pressure transportation of drinking water over a distance of 100 meters from the exit of the water plant to the water meter in a building
PropertiesDiameter: DN/OD 110 mmLength 100 mPVC-U; MRS 45 MpaSDR 65Pressure class: PN 10Wall thickness 1,8 mmFittings PVC-U (EN ISO 1452) and Ductile Iron, socketedFlow 0,5-2,0 m/sISO 16422 / EN 805
Service lifetime 100 years
Water distribution pressure pipe systems comprising pipe, fittings etc.
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PVC–O; 45 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 12 %
Data for Ductile Iron are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC–O; 45 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC-O; 45 MPa pipe system
6,1 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC-O; 45 MPa pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC–O; 45 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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Sewage and drainage applications
Pipe systemsPVC-Solid wallPVC-ML foamPVC-ML foam +recyclatesPP twin wall
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PVC solid wall; Sewage pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground gravity transportation of sewage over a distance of 100 meters by a typical public sewer system from the collection point to the entrance of the waste treatment plant.
Properties Dia: DN/OD 250 mmSN 4 kN/m2
Length 100 mManhole at 45 m intervalsPVC-U solid wall SN 4 EN 1401SocketedPVC-U fittingsSBR sealing ringsSlope 1/200Filling rate 100%
Service lifetime 100 years
Sewage pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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PVC sewer solid wall – pipe systemsenvironmental performance
Average appr. 92%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Golbal warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Concrete DN 250
PVC soild w DN/OD 250
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC sewer solid wall pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC solid wall pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC solid wallpipe system
26,9 Kg
334 Kg
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PVC sewer solid wall – pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
Comparison is based on the functional unit
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Concrete DN 250
PVC solid wall Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
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PVC multilayer foam core; Sewage pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground gravity transportation of sewage over a distance of 100 meters by a typical public sewer system from the collection point to the entrance of the waste treatment plant.
Properties Diameter: DN/OD 250 mmSN 4 kN/m2
Length 100 mManhole at 45 m intervalsPVC multilayer foam EN 13476SocketedPVC-U fittingsSBR sealing ringsSlope 1/200Filling rate 100%
Service lifetime 100 years
Sewage pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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PVC multilayer foam –pipe systemsenvironmental performance
Average appr. 88 %
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Golbal warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Concrete DN 250
PVC ML foam core DN/OD 250
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC multilayer foam pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC multilayer foam pipe system
22,7 Kg
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC solid wall pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC multilayer foam – pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
Comparison is based on the functional unit
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Concrete DN 250
PVC ML foam core
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
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PVC multilayer foam plus recyclatesSewage pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground gravity transportation of sewage over a distance of 100 meters by a typical public sewer system from the collection point to the entrance of the waste treatment plant.
Properties Diameter: DN/OD 250 mmSN 4 kN/m2
Length 100 mManhole at 45 m intervalsPVC multilayer recyclates EN 13476SocketedPVC-U fittingsSBR sealing ringsSlope 1/200Filling rate 100%
Service lifetime 100 years
Sewage pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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PVC multilayer foam + recyclates environmental performance
Average appr. 88 %
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Golbal warming Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Concrete DN 250
PVC ML foam + recyclates core DN/OD 250
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC multilayer foam + recyclates pipe systems global warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPVC multilayer recyclates pipe system
21,7 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC multilayer recyclates pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PVC multilayer foam + recyclates – global warming comparison
Comparison is based on the functional unit
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Concrete
PVC ML foam + recyclates core Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
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PP structured (twin) wall; Sewage pipe systems – functional unit
Function Below ground gravity transportation of sewage over a distance of 100 meters by a typical public sewer system from the collection point to the entrance of the waste treatment plant.
Properties Diameter: DN/ID 300 mmSN 8 kN/m2
Length 100 mManhole at 45 m intervalsPP structured (twin) wallEN 13476SocketedPP fittingsSBR sealing ringsSlope 1/200Filling rate 100%
Service lifetime 100 years
Sewage pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings, etc.
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PP structured (twin) wall pipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 79 %
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
0,00%
10,00%
20,00%
30,00%
40,00%
50,00%
60,00%
70,00%
80,00%
90,00%
100,00%
Abiotic depletion
Acidif ication Eutrophication Global warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Concrete
PP Twin Wall
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PP structured (twin) wall pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPP structured (twin) wall pipe system
23,2 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PVC multilayer recyclates pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
334 Kg
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PP structured (twin) wall pipe systems environmental performance
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
0 10 20 30 40
Concrete
PP twin
Product stage
Construction process stageUse stage
End of life stage
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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SUPPLY SIDE(pressure)
Pipe systems
PEX solid wall
Polymer/Al/Polymer ML
Plumbing, Hot & Cold applications
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PEX; Hot & Cold pipe systems – functional unit
Function The pressure supply and transport of hot & cold drinking water from the entrance of a typical European apartment of 100 m2 to the taps
PropertiesPipes PEX Solid wall, single layer
FittingsPPSU and Brass
EN 806 and EN 15875
Service lifetime 50 years (aligned with the life time of the apartment)
Water distribution pressure pipe systems comprising pipes, fittings etc.
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PEX hot & cold pipe systemsenvironmental performance
Average appr. 23 %
Data for Copper are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPEX pipe system
0,9 Kg
334 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of PEX solid wall Hot&Cold pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
PEX hot & cold pipe systemsglobal warming comparison
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PEX hot & cold pipe systems global warming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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Polymer/Aluminium/Polymer; Hot & Cold water pipe systems – functional unit
Function The pressure supply and transport of hot & cold drinking water from the entrance of a typical European apartment of 100 m2 to the taps
PropertiesPipes Different wall structures and combinations of PE and PEX materials with Aluminium middle layerEN ISO 21003
Fittings PPSU and Brass
SystemEN 806
Service lifetime 50 years (aligned with the life time of the apartment)
Water distribution pressure pipe comprising pipes, fittings etc.
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Polymer/Al/Polymer ML hot & coldpipe systems environmental performance
Average appr. 20%
Data for Copper are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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Polymer/Al/Polymer ML hot & cold pipe systems global warming comparison
Global Warming (in Kg CO2 equivalent)
Transport aircraft 2000 kmPol/Al/Pol ML pipe system
0,8 Kg
334 Kg
Comparison of the global warming impact of a functional unit of Polymer/Al/Polymer ML Hot&Cold pipe system and 1 person flying from Amsterdam to Lisbon
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Polymer/Al/Polymer ML hot & cold pipe systems global warming comparison
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
Comparison is based on the functional unit
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Conclusion
The development of EPD’s allows a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impact of plastic pipe systems over their life cycle
EPD’s indicate that the impact of plastic pipe systems on the environment is smaller than traditional materials
TEPPFA is committed to review the EPD’s every 5 years according to ISO standards and EN 15804 requirements
TEPPFA members are committed to further reduce the environmental impact of plastic pipe systems
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Contact info
TEPPFAAvenue de Cortenbergh, 71
1000 BrusselsBelgium
tel: +32 2 736 24 06fax: +32 2 736 58 82www.teppfa.eu [email protected]
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Back up slides - Indicators
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Environmental indicators from the life cycle assessment
The Life Cycle Impact of the system on the environment is divided into the categories*:
1. Abiotic depletion
2. Acidification
3. Eutrophication
4. Global warming
5. Ozone layer depletion
6. Photochemical oxidation
*These 6 environmental impact criteria were chosen for the first 12 plastic pipe EPDs based on the prEN 15804 draft standard for EPDs used in building and construction, as recommended by the CEN (European Committee for Standardisation)/TC Technical Committee. The final EN15804 standard, which came into force in 2012, actually specifies 7 impact criteria, rather than 6 (in the final vote stage the impact category abiotic depletion was divided into two parts. One for fossil resources like oil, etc. and expressed in MJ equivalent. The other part covers the depletion of non-fossil resources (elements) and it is expressed in the Sb equivalent. Any further EPDs developed by TEPPFA will follow the newly published standard and use 7 impact categories .
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1. Abiotic depletion
Over-extraction of minerals, fossil fuels and other non-living, non-renewable materials leads to exhaustion of our natural resources
2. Acidification potential
Emissions, such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, from manufacturing processes result in acid rain which harms our soil, water supplies, human and animal organisms, and our ecosystem
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3. Eutrophication potential
Eutrophication results from over-fertilisation of water and soil by nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous from human activity, speeding up plant growth and killing off animal life in lakes and waterways
4. Global warming potential (CO2 equivalent)
The insulating effect of greenhouse gases, such as CO2 and methane, in our
atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming, affecting our health and that of the ecosystem in which we live
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5. Ozone-depletion potential
Depletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere caused by the emission of chemical foaming and cleaning agents allows the passage of greater levels of UV from the sun, causing skin cancer and reducing crop yields
6. Photochemical oxidation potential
The photochemical reaction of sunlight with primary air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides leads to chemical smog that affect our health and that of our ecosystem and food crops
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Back up slides – Detailed data
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Important information
All data presented are on yearly basis
Data for traditional materials (Concrete, Ductile Iron and Copper) are based on publicly available data
Traditional material LCA reports have been validated (critical reviews by Denkstatt completed in 2011 - 2012)
All the studies are the property of TEPPFA
For more information please contact [email protected] or visit www.teppfa.eu
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PP pipe systems for Soil & Waste applications
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PP pipes 0,00589 0,00114 0,00013 0,35713 0,0000000004 0,00008
Transport of raw materials for PP pipe to converter
0,00005 0,00003 0,00001 0,00685 0,000000001 0,000001
Extrusion PP pipes 0,00060 0,00035 0,00022 0,08054 0,000000004 0,00002
Production raw materials for PP fittings 0,00253 0,00049 0,00005 0,15334 0,0000000002 0,00003
Transport of raw materials for PP fittings to converter
0,00004 0,00002 0,000005 0,00484 0,000000001 0,0000006
Injection moulding PP fittings 0,00038 0,00021 0,00013 0,04954 0,000000003 0,00001
Production of SBR rubberrings 0,00075 0,00028 0,00006 0,06915 0,00000001 0,00001
Transport of complete PP pipe system to the building site (apartment)
0,00075 0,00039 0,00011 0,10643 0,00000002 0,00002
Installation of PP pipe system (in apartment)
0,00031 0,00014 0,00007 0,05641 0,000000003 0,00002
Operational use of PP pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PP pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of PP pipe system to EoL (after 50 years of service life time apartment)
0,00008 0,00004 0,00001 0,01140 0,000000002 0,000001
EoL of PP pipe system (after 50 years of service life time of apartment)
-0,00037 -0,00017 -0,000141 0,07448 -0,000000002 -0,00001
Total 0,01100 0,00291 0,00066 0,97011 0,00000004 0,00018
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influenceB: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PP pipe systems for Soil & Waste applications
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PVC pipe systems for Soil & Waste applications
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PVC pipes 0,00808 0,00185 0,00031 0,68734 1,75E-09 0,000113
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
0,00024 0,00013 0,00003 0,03232 5,32E-09 0,000004
Extrusion PVC pipes 0,00103 0,00061 0,00040 0,13841 6,63E-09 0,000026
Production raw materials for PVC fittings 0,00348 0,00078 0,00013 0,29371 3,20E-10 0,000049
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
0,00007 0,00004 0,000011 0,00990 1,63E-09 0,000001
Injection moulding PVC fittings 0,00092 0,00054 0,00035 0,12290 5,71E-09 0,000023
Production of SBR rubberrings 0,00027 0,00010 0,00002 0,02525 4,90E-09 0,000005
Production of solvent-cement 0,00003 0,00001 0,0000026 0,00250 1,28E-10 0,000001
Production of cleaning agent 0,00003 0,00000462 0,0000015 0,00175 3,18E-11 0,000000
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to the building site (apartment)
0,00113 0,00059 0,00017 0,16191 2,42E-08 0,000029
Installation of PVC pipe system (in apartment)
0,00029 0,00012 0,00006 0,05069 2,82E-09 0,000016
Operational use of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of PVC pipe system to EoL (after 50 years of service life time apartment)
0,00017 0,00009 0,00002 0,02458 3,72E-09 0,000003
EoL of PVC pipe system (after 50 years of service life time of apartment)
-0,00022 -0,00010 -0,00010 0,08699 -1,32E-13 -0,000003
Total 0,01552 0,00479 0,00142 1,63825 0,000000057 0,000268
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influenceB: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PVC pipe systems for Soil & Waste applications
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PE water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4-eq
Production of raw materials for PE pipes 0,07466 0,01460 0,00125 4,31483 0,00000007 0,00137
Transport of raw materials for PE pipe to converter
0,00075 0,00040 0,00011 0,10142 0,00000002 0,00001
Extrusion PE (pipe) 0,00527 0,00325 0,00214 0,71205 0,00000003 0,00013
Production of raw materials for PE fittings 0,00552 0,00108 0,00009 0,31889 0,00000001 0,00010
Transport of raw materials for PE fittings to converter
0,00006 0,00003 0,00001 0,00769 0,000000001 0,000001
Injection moulding PE (fittings) 0,00149 0,00097 0,00068 0,19495 0,00000001 0,00004
Production of galvanised steel for bolts, ring, washers, nuts
0,00392 0,00170 0,00103 0,48186 0,00000002 0,00023
Production of EPDM gaskets 0,00008 0,00002 0,000007 0,00553 0,000000002 0,000001
Transport of complete PE pipe system to trench
0,00143 0,00060 0,00016 0,20109 0,00000003 0,00002
Installation of PE pipe system 0,01709 0,01634 0,00421 2,48451 0,0000003 0,00049
Operational use of PE pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PE pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of complete PE pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
0,00015 0,00007 0,00002 0,02065 0,000000003 0,000003
EoL of PE pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
-0,00051 -0,00021 -0,00020 0,11545 -0,000000002 -0,00001
Total 0,10991 0,03886 0,00951 8,95893 0,0000005 0,00240
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PE water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
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PVC-U water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact categoryAbiotic
depletionAcidification Eutrophication Global warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4-eq
Production of raw materials for PVC pipes 0,04726 0,01081 0,00182 4,02011 9,27E-09 0,000658
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
0,00069 0,00037 0,00010 0,09348 1,54E-08 0,000012
Extrusion PVC (pipe) 0,00527 0,00308 0,00199 0,67971 2,83E-08 0,000129
Production of raw materials for PVC fittings 0,00434 0,00098 0,00016 0,36621 4,12E-10 0,000061
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
0,00010 0,00005 0,00001 0,01332 2,17E-09 0,000002
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00104 0,00063 0,00042 0,14028 6,09E-09 0,000026
Production of ductile iron fittings 0,00418 0,00176 0,00093 0,46450 1,82E-08 0,000256
Production of galvanised steel for bolt, rings, washer, nut
0,00110 0,00048 0,00029 0,13475 5,85E-09 0,000063
Production of cutter of steel 0,00018 0,00008 0,00005 0,02159 9,37E-10 0,000010
Production of EPDM gaskets 0,00063 0,00015 0,00005 0,04431 1,68E-08 0,000008
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
0,00294 0,00151 0,00042 0,41866 6,34E-08 0,000053
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,01710 0,01635 0,00422 2,48178 3,17E-07 0,000492
Operational use of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
0,00014 0,00007 0,00002 0,02051 3,11E-09 0,0000026
EoL of PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
-0,00011 -0,00003 -0,00006 0,06494 7,35E-10 -0,0000012
Total 0,08485 0,03629 0,01042 8,96415 0,00000049 0,0017717
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PVC-U water pressure pipe systemsenvironmental performance
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PVC-O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4-eq
Production of raw materials for PVC pipes 0,03046 0,00697 0,00117 2,59090 5,97E-09 0,000424
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter 0,00045 0,00024 0,00006 0,06025 9,91E-09 0,000008
Extrusion PVC (pipe) 0,00377 0,00236 0,00155 0,51092 2,23E-08 0,000098
Production of raw materials for PVC fittings 0,00434 0,00098 0,00016 0,36621 4,12E-10 0,000061
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter 0,00010 0,00005 0,00001 0,01332 2,17E-09 0,000002
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00104 0,00063 0,00042 0,14028 6,09E-09 0,000026
Production of ductile iron fittings 0,00418 0,00176 0,00093 0,46450 1,82E-08 0,000256
Production of galvanised steel for bolt, rings, washer, nut 0,00110 0,00048 0,00029 0,13475 5,85E-09 0,000063
Production of cutter of steel 0,00018 0,00008 0,00005 0,02159 9,37E-10 0,000010
Production of EPDM gaskets 0,00063 0,00015 0,00005 0,04431 1,68E-08 0,000008
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench 0,00211 0,00109 0,00030 0,30091 4,56E-08 0,000038
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,01711 0,01635 0,00422 2,47016 3,17E-07 0,000492
Operational use of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time) 0,00010 0,00005 0,00001 0,01397 2,12E-09 0,000002
EoL of PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time) -0,00008 -0,00002 -0,00004 0,04395 4,98E-10 -0,000001
Total 0,06548 0,03116 0,00920 7,17602 0,00000045 0,001487
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PVC-O; 31,5 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
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PVC-O; 45 MPa water pressure pipe systems environmental performance
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4-eq
Production of raw materials for PVC pipes 0,02129 0,00487 0,00082 1,81083 4,17E-09 0,000296
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter 0,00031 0,00017 0,00004 0,04211 6,93E-09 0,000006
Extrusion PVC (pipe) 0,00268 0,00168 0,00110 0,36281 1,60E-08 0,000071
Production of raw materials for PVC fittings 0,00434 0,00098 0,00016 0,36621 4,12E-10 0,000061
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter 0,00010 0,00005 0,00001 0,01332 2,17E-09 0,000002
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00104 0,00063 0,00042 0,14028 6,09E-09 0,000026
Production of ductile iron fittings 0,00418 0,00176 0,00093 0,46450 1,82E-08 0,000256
Production of galvanised steel for bolt, rings, washer, nut 0,00110 0,00048 0,00029 0,13475 5,85E-09 0,000063
Production of cutter of steel 0,00018 0,00008 0,00005 0,02159 9,37E-10 0,000010
Production of EPDM gaskets 0,00063 0,00015 0,00005 0,04431 1,68E-08 0,000008
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench 0,00166 0,00085 0,00024 0,23643 3,58E-08 0,000030
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,01711 0,01635 0,00422 2,46878 3,17E-07 0,000492
Operational use of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time) 0,00007 0,00004 0,00001 0,01056 1,60E-09 0,000001
EoL of PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time) -0,00006 -0,00001 -0,00003 0,03249 3,69E-10 -0,000001
Total 0,05462 0,02807 0,00831 6,14896 0,00000043 0,001321
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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PVC-O; 45 MPa water pressure pipe systems – environmental performance
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PVC sewer solid wall pipe systems
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warmingOzone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
0,14189 0,03248 0,00550 12,06680 0,00000003 0,00199
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
0,00251 0,00135 0,00036 0,34356 0,00000006 0,00004
Extrusion PVC (pipes) 0,01634 0,01000 0,00656 2,18538 0,00000009 0,00042
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
0,00801 0,00180 0,00030 0,67064 0,000000003 0,00012
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
0,00017 0,00009 0,00002 0,02354 0,000000004 0,000003
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00199 0,00118 0,00077 0,26319 0,00000001 0,00005
Production of SBR sealing rings 0,00217 0,00082 0,00017 0,19950 0,00000004 0,00004
Production of PP manholes 0,04315 0,01030 0,00274 3,00678 0,00000004 0,00064
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
0,00487 0,00206 0,00054 0,68541 0,00000011 0,00008
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,04536 0,04400 0,01125 6,56941 0,00000084 0,00132
Operational use of PVC pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0,00380 0,00408 0,00098 0,55092 0,0000001 0,00011
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
0,00052 0,00027 0,00007 0,07429 0,00000001 0,000009
EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
-0,00042 -0,00010 -0,00022 0,23816 0,000000003 -0,000005
Total 0,27037 0,10833 0,02905 26,87759 0,0000013 0,00482
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
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PVC sewer solid wall pipe systems
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Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
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EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
Transport of PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
Maintenance of PVC pipe system
Operational use of PVC pipe system
Installation of PVC pipe system
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
Production of PP manholes
Production of SBR sealing rings
Injection moulding PVC (fittings)
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
Extrusion PVC (pipes)
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
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PVC sewer multilayer, foam core pipe systems
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warmingOzone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
0,10111 0,02314 0,00392 8,59345 0,000000026 0,0014193
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
0,00179 0,00096 0,00026 0,24461 0,000000040 0,0000315
Extrusion PVC (pipes) 0,01329 0,00810 0,00530 1,77193 0,000000076 0,0003432
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
0,00801 0,00180 0,00030 0,67064 0,0000000030 0,0001157
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
0,00017 0,00009 0,00002 0,02354 0,0000000038 0,0000031
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00199 0,00118 0,00077 0,26319 0,000000012 0,0000482
Production of SBR sealing rings 0,00217 0,00082 0,00017 0,19950 0,000000039 0,0000371
Production of PP manholes 0,04315 0,01030 0,00274 3,00678 0,000000040 0,0006378
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
0,00374 0,00158 0,00042 0,52715 0,00000008 0,0000641
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,04533 0,04398 0,01124 6,55956 0,00000084 0,0013224
Operational use of PVC pipe system
0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0,00380 0,00408 0,00098 0,55092 0,000000068 0,0001136
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of
0,00040 0,00020 0,00006 0,05654 0,0000000086 0,0000072
EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life
-0,00032 -0,00008 -0,00016 0,18081 0,0000000020 -0,0000035
Total 0,22464 0,09618 0,02602 22,64862 0,0000012 0,0041396
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
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PVC sewer multilayer, foam core pipe systems
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10%
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30%
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60%
70%
80%
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Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
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Environmental impact categories
EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
Transport of PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
Maintenance of PVC pipe system
Operational use of PVC pipe system
Installation of PVC pipe system
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
Production of PP manholes
Production of SBR sealing rings
Injection moulding PVC (fittings)
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
Extrusion PVC (pipes)
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
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PVC sewer multilayer, foam + recyclates core pipe systems
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warmingOzone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
0,08811 0,02054 0,00377 7,53217 0,000000029 0,00125
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
0,00163 0,00087 0,00023 0,22233 0,000000036 0,00003
Extrusion PVC (pipes) 0,01424 0,00870 0,00569 1,90111 0,000000081 0,00037
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
0,00801 0,00180 0,00030 0,67064 0,0000000030 0,00012
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
0,00017 0,00009 0,00002 0,02354 0,0000000038 0,000003
Injection moulding PVC (fittings) 0,00199 0,00118 0,00077 0,26319 0,000000012 0,00005
Production of SBR sealing rings 0,00217 0,00082 0,00017 0,19950 0,000000039 0,00004
Production of PP manholes 0,04315 0,01030 0,00274 3,00678 0,000000040 0,00064
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
0,00393 0,00166 0,00044 0,55291 0,000000087 0,00007
Installation of PVC pipe system 0,04533 0,04399 0,01125 6,55914 0,00000084 0,00132
Operational use of PVC pipe system
0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PVC pipe system 0,00380 0,00408 0,00098 0,55092 0,000000068 0,00011
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of
0,00042 0,00022 0,00006 0,05981 0,0000000091 0,000008
EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life
-0,00033 -0,00008 -0,00017 0,19143 0,0000000022 -0,000004
Total 0,21262 0,09416 0,02625 21,73348 0,0000012 0,00399
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ? 50 %: very important, relevant influence
Product stage
Construction process stage
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PVC sewer multilayer, foam + recyclates core pipe systems
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Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
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EoL treatment PVC pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
Transport of PVC pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
Maintenance of PVC pipe system
Operational use of PVC pipe system
Installation of PVC pipe system
Transport of complete PVC pipe system to trench
Production of PP manholes
Production of SBR sealing rings
Injection moulding PVC (fittings)
Transport of raw materials for PVC fittings to converter
Production raw materials for PVC fittings
Extrusion PVC (pipes)
Transport of raw materials for PVC pipe to converter
Production raw materials for PVC pipes
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PP sewer structured (twin wall) pipe systems
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warmingOzone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PP pipes
0,14917 0,02875 0,00322 9,03876 1,29E-08 0,00201
Transport of raw materials for PP pipe to converter
0,00377 0,00201 0,00054 0,50765 8,35E-08 0,00007
Extrusion PP (pipes) 0,01192 0,00712 0,00462 1,56587 6,64E-08 0,00032
Production raw materials for PP fittings
0,00732 0,00141 0,00016 0,44326 6,33E-10 0,00010
Transport of raw materials for PP fittings to converter
0,00018 0,00009 0,00003 0,02371 3,90E-09 0,00000
Injection moulding PP (fittings) 0,00094 0,00053 0,00034 0,12214 5,72E-09 0,00002
Production of SBR sealing rings 0,00241 0,00091 0,00019 0,22195 4,31E-08 0,00004
Production of PP manholes 0,04297 0,01026 0,00273 2,99449 3,95E-08 0,00064
Transport of complete PP sewer pipe system to trench
0,00285 0,00121 0,00032 0,40161 6,34E-08 0,00005
Installation of PP sewer pipe system
0,04663 0,04489 0,01150 6,76940 8,64E-07 0,00135
Operational use of PP sewer pipe system
0 0 0 0 0,00E+00 0
Maintenance of PP sewer pipe system
0,00507 0,00531 0,00136 0,73614 8,77E-08 0,00016
Transport of complete PP sewer pipe system to EoL (after 100 years of service life time)
0,00036 0,00019 0,00005 0,05145 7,80E-09 0,00001
EoL treatment PP pipe system (after 100 years of service life time)
-0,00129 -0,00054 -0,00050 0,28831 -5,77E-09 -0,00003
Total 0,27230 0,10214 0,02455 23,16476 0,0000013 0,00473
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
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PP sewer structured (twin wall)pipe systems
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Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Global warming (GWP100)
Ozone layer depletion (ODP)
Photochemical oxidation
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EOL treatment PP pipe system
Transport of complete PP sewer pipe system to EOL
Maintenance of PP pipe system
Operational use
Installation of PP sewer pipe system at trench
Transport of complete PP pipe system to trench
Production of PP manholes
Production of SBR sealing rings
Injection moulding of PP fittings
Transport of recipe to converter
Production of raw materials recipe for PP fittings
Extrusion PP sewer pipes
Transport of recipe to converter
Production raw materials recipe for PP pipes
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PEX pipe systems for plumbing, Hot & Cold, solid wall applications
Impact category Abiotic depletion Acidification Eutrophication Global warming Ozone layer
depletionPhotochemical
oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for PEX pipes 0,00580 0,00114 0,00010 0,33595 0,0000000004 0,00011
Transport of raw materials for PEX pipe to converter 0,00006 0,00003 0,00001 0,00825 0,000000001 0,000001
Extrusion PEX (pipes) 0,00144 0,00086 0,00056 0,19284 0,00000001 0,00004
Production of PPSU fittings 0,00103 0,00041 0,00040 0,10527 0,00000005 0,00012
Production of brass fittings 0,00030 0,00148 0,00160 0,04336 0,000000003 0,00006
Transport of complete PEX pipe system to building site (apartment) 0,00067 0,00035 0,00010 0,09614 0,00000001 0,00002
Installation of PEX pipe system in apartment 0,00066 0,00031 0,00018 0,09915 0,000000004 0,00004
Operational use of PEX pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of PEX pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of PEX pipe system to EoL (after 50 years of service life time apartment)
0,00004 0,00002 0,00001 0,00603 0,000000001 0,000001
EoL of PEX pipe system (after 50 years of service life time of apartment)
-0,00025 -0,00011 -0,000094 0,05003 -0,000000001 -0,00001
Total 0,00976 0,00451 0,00286 0,93702 0,00000008 0,00037
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
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PEX pipe systems for plumbing, Hot & Cold, solid wall applications
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Polymer/Al/Polymer ML pipe systems for plumbing, Hot & Cold applications
Impact categoryAbiotic
depletionAcidification Eutrophication Global warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Life cycle phases kg Sb eq kg SO2 eq kg PO4--- eq kg CO2 eq kg CFC-11 eq kg C2H4 eq
Production raw materials for polymer ML pipes
0,00401 0,00079 0,00007 0,23096 2,45E-10 0,000076
Transport of raw materials for polymer ML pipe to converter
0,00004 0,00002 0,00001 0,00589 9,69E-10 0,000001
Production of aluminium layer for the polymer ML pipes
0,00071 0,00057 0,00021 0,11981 7,30E-09 0,000047
Transport of aluminium layer to converter 0,00001 0,000005 0,000001 0,00124 2,04E-10 0,000000
Extrusion of polymer ML pipes 0,00076 0,00038 0,00024 0,09853 5,84E-09 0,000016
Production of PPSU fittings 0,00103 0,00041 0,00040 0,10530 4,91E-08 0,000116
Production of brass fittings 0,00030 0,00148 0,00160 0,04336 2,90E-09 0,000056
Production of metal compression rings 0,00016 0,00022 0,00001 0,04074 0,00E+00 0,000010
Transport of complete polymer ML pipe system to building site (apartment)
0,00023 0,00012 0,00003 0,03282 4,92E-09 0,000005
Installation of polymer ML pipe system in apartment
0,00066 0,00031 0,00018 0,09950 3,94E-09 0,000036
Operational use of polymer ML pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maintenance of polymer ML pipe system 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transport of polymer ML pipe system to EoL (after 50 years of service life time apartment)
0,00004 0,00002 0,00001 0,00630 9,55E-10 0,0000008
EoL of polymer ML pipe system (after 50 years of service life time of apartment)
-0,00026 -0,00012 -0,000099 0,05252 -1,38E-09 -0,0000062
Total 0,00768 0,00421 0,00265 0,83697 0,0000000750 0,000358
A: contribution > 50 %: most important, significant influence
B: 25 % < contribution ≤ 50 %: very important, relevant influence
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Construction process stage
Use stage
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Polymer/Al/Polymer ML pipe systems for plumbing, Hot & Cold applications
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Back up slides – sensitivity analyses
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PVC sewer solid wall pipe systemsenvironmental performanceSensitivity analysis vs concrete 300mm
Average appr. 85 %
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PVC solid wall
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC sewer solid wall pipe systemsglobal warming comparisonSensitivity analysis vs concrete 300mm
Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
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PVC solid wall
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Comparison is based on the functional unit
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PVC multilayer foam pipe systems environmental performanceSensitivity analysis vs. concrete DN 300 mm
Average appr. 78 %
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Acidification Eutrophication Golbal warming Ozone layer depletion
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PVC ML foam core
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
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Concrete
PVC ML foam core
Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
Comparison is based on the functional unit
PVC multilayer foam pipe systems environmental performanceSensitivity analysis vs. concrete DN 300 mm
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PVC multilayer foam + recyclates pipe systems environmental performanceSensitivity analysis vs concrete DN 300 mm
Average appr. 77 %
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Abiotic depletion
Acidification Eutrophication Golbal warming
Ozone layer depletion
Photochemical oxidation
Concrete
PVC ML foam + recyclates core
Data for Concrete are based on publicly available figures
*Please note that any references to the average differences in environmental impact between plastics and alternative materials have been calculated by TEPPFA for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the studies conducted by VITO and validated by DenkstattComparison is based on the functional unit
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Impact on global warming (in kg CO2 equivalent)
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Concrete
PVC ML foam +
recyclates core Product stage
Construction process stage
Use stage
End of life stage
Comparison is based on the functional unit
PVC multilayer foam + recyclates pipe systems global warming comparisonSensitivity analysis vs concrete DN 300 mm
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