News & Cases
Wavin's Take Back Service: turning used pipes into new products globally
Wavin is introducing a recycling and collection service for used plastic pipes: the Wavin Take-Back Service. This global initiative aims to collect and recycle used plastic pipes from contractors, transforming what would typically be construction waste into valuable circular raw materials.
EPDs: prove you consider sustainability when you choose products
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are one of the most requested additions to the construction sector’s sustainability toolkit. Wavin launched an infographic explaining all details of EPDs and LCAs. The infographic can be downloaded at the end of the article.
Orbia’s Building and Infrastructure Business Wavin Opens New Production Facility in Indonesia
Batang-Central Java, October 3, 2024 - Today, Orbia’s Building and Infrastructure business, Wavin, formally opened its new production plant in new Grand Batang City, Indonesia. The facility will supply the company’s expanding customer base in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific region with sustainable sanitation and water management solutions.
Orbia and Microsoft Launch First Water Replenishment Project in Brazil
Orbia Building & Infrastructure business Wavin announced its agreement with Microsoft to tackle water stress and promote water resilience worldwide. Orbia will support Microsoft in making progress against its target to replenish more than it consumes by 2030 via various water positive projects using Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) solutions for cities and urban environments.
Showcasing the future of sustainable housing with biobased materials
Sustainability is transforming the construction sector, with modular and circular housing gaining unprecedented popularity. A recent project in Sittard, the Netherlands, exemplifies this trend, where developer Tala constructed 20 flex homes almost entirely from sustainable and biobased materials.
How to comply with new EU law on lead in drinking water
Access to safe, clean drinking water must never be taken for granted. Reflecting water’s importance to individual health, wider society and the economy, the European Commission recently reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding water quality by updating the 1998 Drinking Water Directive (DWD) and introducing a related EU Positive List.
Introducing the latest bio-circular solutions from Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)
The climate change emergency means the construction industry must urgently shift the dial on sustainability. To achieve this, we’re taking a holistic approach to the sustainability challenge, supporting and leading a broader shift within the construction industry towards greener, more environmentally friendly practices.