Australasian Mining Review
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THINK PIPES. THINK PVC. Photo by The Wimmera Mail-Times Versatility, cost effectiveness and an excellent track record makes PVC the most important polymer in plastic piping and its quality and safety helps to contribute to the environmental sustainability of completed construction projects. PVC PERFORMANCE The range of useful properties afforded by PVC makes it the most versatile of all pipe materials, a fact attested to by the variety of applications and markets served by PVC pipes. PVC offers benefits such as: PVC SUSTAINABILITY PVC is one of the most well researched and tested materials in terms of environmental credentials. At least 60 reputable life cycle • High flow capacity • Material and energy efficiency • High impact strength • Excellent damage tolerance • Light weight assessments have been carried out on PVC since 1985. The weight of evidence from these studies and the recent changes to the PVC Credit in Green Star confirms that • Corrosion resistance • Low breakage • Cost effectiveness • Recyclable PVC’s environmental credentials are sound when compared to alternative materials.