With a rise in global warming, countries across the world are engaging in dialogue to try and bring down their carbon footprint. As individuals, it is also up to each of us to make small changes in our lives to make our ecological footprint smaller.
Although we still need to live our lives like we always have, we can consciously make better choices along the way.
As a homeowner, We can make a small start by choosing building material like CPVC house piping, which have the least impact on our environment.
Lets evaluate CPVC against the below pointers on sustainability & help in defining why CPVC is GREEN:
CPVC is made up of 30-37% petroleum and the remainder is Chlorine derived from common salt (which is found in abundance in the oceans on our planet). This means that CPVC uses the least amount of scarce natural resources compared to other piping material made of steel, copper and other plastics which use much more natural resources in their making.
The total energy requirement from extraction, transportation & production of a material is often a useful marker for its overall environmental impact. CPVC pipes use the lowest amount of total energy in the above in comparison to other plastics/ metals thus significantly reducing the greenhouse gas emissions due to the low content of petroleum in it.
CPVC piping system much lighter in weight compared to the sized metal piping system and therefore they are easy and safe to install. This brings down transportation, handling & other associated costs. Further the solvent cement joining system further reduces the amount of installation equipment / labour required compared to other piping materials.
The piping system do not loose their properties even after 40-50 years of use and be reused. However if the owner wants to replace CPVC pipes and fittings after a reasonable life span , we recommend that these pipes and fittings can be grinded and used in various applications like window profiles, PVC pipes, carpets etc. CPVC is 100% recyclable ..
From an ecological standpoint, CPVC is one of the most sustainable piping options for those looking to optimize energy consumption and meet industry environmental standards.
If you're currently in the market for a green piping system, use CPVC Piping systems. Ask for FlowGuard® Plus…. and we would love to help you design a system that works for you, your family and our planet too.
In India, Ashirvad Pipes Pvt Limited and Prince CPVC Pipes & fittings Limited manufacture and sell it through their vast retail channel all over the country.
Do check out our blog focusing on the importance of having a holistic view point while purchasing CPVC and not just considering CPVC Pipe Price as the sole factor.