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RPM Pipe - Recycled Plastic Pipe

Overview:

RPM's Pipes are used for any low pressure application such as drainage, crossovers, culverts, pump wells and great for flood irrigation plus they can be cut and welded.

Product Description:

The product has the following features:

The manufacturer produces High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) pipe, the same plastic used in common black poly agricultural flood pipe.

Their innovative process allows to use 100% recycled HDPE that has previously been made into milk, detergent and similar bottles.

RPM's Pipes all have the spigot and faucet system (bell end) for easier joining.

The product is suitable for "heavy duty" applications in a range of different diameters and supplied in 6 metre lengths for ease of handling and transport.

RPM Pipe have been recycling plastics into pipes since 1998 with a reputation for a quality product and reliable service.

 

Country of Origin

Australia

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

None

Assessment Comparison

Conventional pipe

Keywords / Alternatives

Pipe, plastic, low pressure

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 10/06/2010.


Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

  • Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

  • Post-consumer recycled content
  • Post-Industrial recycled content
  • Reduced transport energy

HUMAN HEALTH

  • Low/reduced offgassing
  • Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

  • Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle
  • Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle
  • Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

  • Doc Manuf Claim

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