Hydraulics
Hydraulic systems manage water supply, sewerage, and stormwater, using pipes, pumps, and storage tanks. Materials such as PVC, copper, and steel contribute differently to embodied emissions. Comparing options ensures carbon is factored into essential infrastructure.
PE pipe, Polyethylene pipes
Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd
332.00
kg
Australia
PVC pipe, Non-pressure pipes and conduit
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.61
kg
Australia
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-O pressure pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.62
kg
Australia
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-U pressure pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.46
kg
Australia
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-M pressure pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.55
kg
Australia
PE pipe, PE pipe
Vinidex Pty Limited
3.07
kg
Australia
PVC pipe, PVC non-pressure pipes - foam core wall
3.19
kg
PVC pipe, PVC non-pressure pipes - solid wall
3.37
kg
PE pipe, Polyethylene pipes
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, Non-pressure pipes and conduit
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-O pressure pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-U pressure pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, PVC pressure pipes PVC-M pressure pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PE pipe, PE pipe
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, PVC non-pressure pipes - foam core wall
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
PVC pipe, PVC non-pressure pipes - solid wall
Fossil Carbon Footprint
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
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Plastics
Plastic pipes
Footprint
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