GREENER PIPES.
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Life cycle assessment (LCA)
GREENER PIPES.
DATA-DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY
A LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) CONFIRMS OUR GREEN LEAD.
A comparative analysis clearly demonstrates the environmental benefits of our recycled HDPE pipes in terms of climate change (GHG), energy consumption, and overall impact.
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A rigorous life cycle assessment conducted by an independent firm.
Impacts assessed for 9 indicators.
LCA, of the “cradle-to-grave” type, including all stages of the life cycle from the extraction of raw materials to the product’s end of life. Conducted by Ellio, a consulting agency specialized in sustainable development, the assessment was also submitted and validated by an independent critical review.
The impacts of HDPE and CONCRETE pipes are assessed using a total of 9 indicators, mainly related to resource depletion and impacts on ecosystems.
*Source: Comparative life cycle analysis of two 24″ pipes, one made of 90% recycled HDPE and the other of concrete. Ellio Consulting Service, 2024. Report.
An extensive methodology
From the production of the raw material, to the product’s end-of-life management.
Lifecycle of a pipe
BASIS OF COMPARISON: 1,000 feet of pipe installed for 100 years
1.1
Production of the raw material
1.2
Production of a pipe
2
Transport of the pipe
to the construction site
3
Excavation
4
Installation
(covering materials, pipe covering, excess soil management)
5
Production of gaskets
6
Maintenance
7
End-of-life management
- Leave on site*
- Recycle*
- Landfill
Recycled Hdpe Pipe Confirms Its Advantage For All 6 Environmental Impact Indicators
Up to 61% less environmental impact than concrete pipe of the same diameter.
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PIPES THAT EMIT MUCH LOWER LEVELS OF GHGs
The analysis shows that a recycled HDPE pipe emits at least 39% less greenhouse gases than a concrete pipe.
What’s more, for every 1,000 feet of pipe installed in HDPE rather than concrete, CO₂ (GHG) emissions are reduced by 11.3 tonnes, the equivalent of driving 1.12 times around the earth.
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A BENEFIT THAT STARTS AT THE MANUFACTURING STAGE
Recycled materials used in manufacturing and more energy-efficient installation machinery directly contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint of our products.
go to the full studyUP TO 61% LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THAN CONCRETE.
Soleno pipe made of recycled HDPE generates up to 61% less environmental impact than concrete pipe of the same diameter.
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Sustainable infrastructure
A green solution that redefines the sustainability of water management infrastructure.
With recycled HDPE, clients can reduce the environmental footprint of their projects by up to 61% and ensure long-term savings for taxpayers.
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Our environmental leadership
Learn more about our way of doing things.
Pioneer in Canada
CSA-B182-8-R certification by CSA
Soleno is proud to be the first company in Canada to obtain CSA B182.8-R certification, audited by CSA. This achievement represents a formal recognition of our ability to create our resin composition, for the manufacture of our pipes, from recycled material. Thanks to CSA B182.8-R certification, all our CSA-certified products incorporate more than 75% to 100% recycled material, while meticulously respecting the performance standards of the finished product.
Our St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and McAdam plants participate in the manufacture of pipes certified according to the CSA B182.8-R standard, thus guaranteeing quality and durability. As an Industry Ecoleader, our commitment to reducing environmental impact is at the heart of our operations.
The circular economy
A fully integrated Canadian model
Our model makes it possible to recycle more than 150 million plastic containers from domestic use annually, the equivalent of 50 tons of plastic per day.
Once placed in your bin, containers from domestic use are reprocessed into recycled plastic before being integrated into the manufacturing process of products dedicated to rainwater control.
These products are then distributed and installed, beneath our fields, our roads, and our infrastructure all across eastern North America.
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Recycling residual plastics
The Soleno Innovation Hub symbolizes our desire to contribute to change in current practices.
By stimulating scientific research, we intend to develop technologies to transform these recyclable plastics, previously destined for landfills or export, into high-performance and environmentally friendly products.
Today, the Hub has a world-class laboratory that combines the expertise of private, government, and academic partners. In collaboration with these partners, the Hub aims to integrate the training and supervision of highly qualified workers in the field of plastics processing.
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