Protecting the future with a circular economy

More than 80% of a product's environmental impact is determined at the design stage. Long before a product reaches the production line, decisions around material selection, durability, resource efficiency and end-of-life recovery have already shaped much of its sustainability performance.

That's why we apply our Sustainable Design Principles from the very start of product development. These focus on five practical areas:

1. Sourcing materials responsibly, including circular raw materials, renewable energy and compliance with European REACH regulations
2. Using resources efficiently, supported by low-energy manufacturing processes
3. Designing for safety from the outset
4. Extending product lifetimes through repairability and long-term performance
5. Supporting recovery and recycling by enabling collection and disassembly into high-quality recycled materials at the end of a product's life.

The construction sector generates a significant share of global emissions through operational carbon (running buildings) and embodied carbon (materials, construction and end-of-life processes).

We're helping tackle this challenge by reducing CO₂e emissions at source. Our low-carbon products use mechanically recycled and other circular polymers instead of virgin raw materials, helping you reduce embodied carbon without compromising performance, durability or reliability. Depending on the application, these products can deliver up to 80% lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than conventional alternatives.

For some applications, we offer bio-attributed ISCC certified biobased solutions to offer a low carbon alternative. You’ll find our low-carbon products throughout our portfolio. Read more about our biobased solutions on this dedicated page.

For example, the following solution areas contain a range of mechanically recycled PVC/PP/PE solutions, bio-circular and ISCC-certified bio-attributed PVC/PE solutions:

• Drinking water and gas distribution solutions
• Sewage and rainwater solutions
• Cable ducting solutions

Discover how our low-carbon solutions can minimize the footprint of your next project.  

Circularity only works when materials stay in use for as long as possible. That's why we've created our Take Back Service, making it easier to return plastic pipes and fittings at the end of their service life rather than sending them to landfill.

We collect, sort and process returned materials, helping route them back into high-quality recycling streams. This keeps valuable resources in circulation, reduces waste, supports a more circular approach to construction and helps our customers to take a full lifecycle perspective from sourcing to end-of-life.