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goals are also being met in civil engineering. This applies to the use of materials that are suitable for the circular economy as well as to the use of green electricity in production and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Improved ratings
The Gold classification for AWADUKT PP SN 10 / HPP SN 16 sewer pipe systems is the result of its individual ratings in the five Cradle to Cradle categories, with four levels of achievement, ranging from Bronze to Platinum. REHAU has achieved four Gold and one Platinum classifications – the overall rating is determined by the lowest achievement level in all five categories. Compared to its certification two years ago, further improvements have been made.
Some examples:
Once the elastomer seals have been removed, the materials in the AWADUKT PP sewer pipe systems are 100% recyclable. Since its previous certification, REHAU has developed a returns concept for offcuts on building sites and for dismantled pipes.
AWADUKT PP SN 10 / HPP SN 16 sewer pipe systems are now produced using
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100% renewable energies, up from 60% two years ago. In addition, at least 50% of the CO2 emissions that occur during internal transportation are offset by supporting verified climate protection projects, such as the expansion of wind power in Brazil.
At the Viechtach production site, the responsible use of water is firmly embedded in the environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001. Water consumption has been reduced by around 16% in the last two years.
“The sustainability of our company and products is one of the REHAU Group’s principal strategic goals,” says Thomas Graf, Head of the Water Infrastructure subdivision. “This Gold certificate is further confirmation of this and clearly demonstrates our commitment for our partners and customers.”
About Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle is a design principle that was developed in the 1990s by chemist Prof Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough.
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It describes a closed-loop economy rather than a traditional, linear economy in which products are disposed of at the end of their useful life. The model for Cradle to Cradle is nature itself, where all substances are retained in a continuous technical or biological cycle.
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