Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
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I am trying to locate papers, research or published articles on the similarities and differences between the carbon footprint of HDPE pipe and ductile iron pipe. Goal is to come up with some sort of measurable comparison... from the point raw materials used, the manufacture of, transportation and installation of these two products.
Obviously GHG emissions are a hot topic. Has anyone seen research or articles on this?
Obviously GHG emissions are a hot topic. Has anyone seen research or articles on this?





RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
besides raw materials, manufacture, transportation and installation, don't forget lifecycle cost / O&M
RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association
800 Roosevelt Road
Building C, Suite 312
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Phone: (630) 858-6540
Fax: (630) 790-3095
There is a draft report prepared by the US Green Building Council PVC Task Force that may be of use.
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RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
UK is trying to introduce a spec that will require products to fall within a certain GHG emissions range or they won't be considered for the project. Client is trying to stay ahead of the curve and wants a tool that will produce the data to support a spec like this.
RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
Interesting. I'd like to know what you find. I hope you can post your finding/s, even if only at abstract-level.
RE: Comparing Carbon footprints: HDPE pipe to DIP
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