Hydraulics
Hydraulic systems manage water supply, sewerage, and stormwater, using pipes, pumps, and storage tanks. Materials such as PVC, copper, and steel contribute differently to embodied emissions. Comparing options ensures carbon is factored into essential infrastructure.
Hydro® PVC-M Pressure Pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.55
kg
Australia
PVC Non-Pressure Pipe and Conduit (average production, 1 kg installed pipe)
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.61
kg
Australia
Polyethylene Pipe (average, all sizes and brands)
Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd
3.33
kg
Australia
PVC-U Pressure Pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.46
kg
Australia
Supermain® PVC-O Pressure Pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.63
kg
Australia
Vinidex Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.08
kg
Australia
Hydro® PVC-M Pressure Pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC Non-Pressure Pipe and Conduit (average production, 1 kg installed pipe)
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
Polyethylene Pipe (average, all sizes and brands)
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC-U Pressure Pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
Supermain® PVC-O Pressure Pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
Vinidex Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
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Plastics
Plastic pipes
Footprint
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