The debate is over; the construction industry must reduce carbon emissions and shrink its significant environmental impact as quickly as possible. Societies and governments globally are embracing sustainability, and construction needs to stay ahead of this curve by seizing every opportunity to minimize waste, reduce resource consumption and promote sustainable practices.
The move to more circular construction is inevitable, and it offers a valuable opportunity for construction businesses and professionals to examine and reinvigorate their operations. This exciting shift will open the door to greater innovation and smarter ways of working—a step change that forward-thinking construction organisations will use to boost business and benefit the planet.
Circularity has a bright future in construction
Circularity is vital to achieving carbon neutrality thanks to its focus on minimizing waste and maximizing resource reuse, reducing the need for energy-intensive raw material extraction and production. For construction, this means designing, manufacturing and using products and systems that prioritize durability, repairability and the use of recycled materials.
This needs to happen fast to meet legislative deadlines. Globally, the rules around sustainable construction are tightening, with frameworks like Australia’s National Construction Code (NCC) and the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) instituting measurements on water use, greenhouse gas emissions, thermal performance and energy efficiency. Similarly, The European Green Deal, is another example of the global focus on sustainability, one which is intensifying the drive for cities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. With ambitious targets like a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, agreements and legislation like this place sustainable building practices and energy-efficient infrastructure at the heart of urban transformation. As a result, urban planning projects will seek the most sustainable products, so it’s essential that developers have supply lines of appropriate solutions in place.
Developers must also be able to explain and quantify the sustainable benefits of the products they choose in tenders. Increasingly, construction project tenders are being evaluated on their ecological impact. Criteria often include using low-carbon materials, waste reduction strategies, energy efficiency and adherence to circular economy principles.
Choose a sewer system that’s centered on circularity
At Wavin, we’re committed to developing low-carbon construction solutions that meet all traditional quality standards, including mechanical properties, chemical resistance and thermal stability. We’re continually expanding our portfolio with high-quality, low-carbon products that deliver durability, lightness, strength and longevity to developments.
Our Wavin Tegra range of inspection chambers and manholes, combined with our extensive range of pipes and connectors, creates a sewer system that fulfils the core components of circularity. The new Wavin Tegra 600 LC inspection chamber is central to this system, designed with the planet in mind. Some of its key sustainability features include:
A durable inspection chamber built to stand the test of time
Wavin Tegra 600 LC offers quality from generation to generation, thanks to its independently proven 100-year service life. This advanced durability is a rare feature in the market, currently matched by only one other product with limited regional availability.
Durability enhanced by 1-shot production
We use an optimized 1-shot production process for Wavin Tegra 600 LC to minimise waste and make it as robust as possible. With fewer joints, seams or connections, this precision manufacturing approach significantly lowers the risk of leaks or failures, ensuring a more reliable sewer system that requires less maintenance over its lifecycle.
A core sewer component using high levels of recycled material
Depending on the elements you include, Wavin Tegra 600 LC can contain between 80% and 90% recycled material. This high level of material reuse can significantly improve a project’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) results.
An innovative design that cuts plastic use
The base of Wavin Tegra 600 LC is, on average, 20% lighter than comparable products, giving higher performance at lower weight. Robust testing has proved it resists deformation of the flow profile throughout its lifetime, securing sewage flow velocity and preventing fouling.
Built to last, built for circularity
Wavin Tegra 600 LC is a prime example of how we’re prioritizing circularity in our product development strategy, seeking to lead the manufacturing market in this direction.
“Everyone in construction has to accept that change is inevitable, meaning we must maximize our sustainability in every aspect. We believe the Wavin Tegra 600 LC solution is an environmental breakthrough in infrastructure that will be essential to delivering carbon neutrality to urban settings everywhere.”
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