Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for construction. Despite shocking figures and evidence of how harmful plastic is to people and the planet, we are still seeing a rise in the use of plastic building materials. While there are no comparable figures for Ireland, plastic waste from the UK’s construction industry is said to have increased by 45.72% in two years, writes Andrew Surtees, Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSO).
While it is true that plastic pipes provide a cheaper alternative, there are a number of serious environmental and health problems to this solution. We need to start looking at more sustainable materials, like copper, and begin to seriously make a change in the industry.
Copper has always been the professional choice, offering a recyclable, versatile, safe and reliable alternative to multilayer composite pipes. So, what are construction professionals waiting for?
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