News and Projects: Sustainability

May 5th, 2023 | 3 min read

A high-capacity Pipelife stormwater retention system was installed in Kirchbach, Styria, to protect a recently built concrete plant from flood damage.

Mar 24th, 2023 | 3 min read

A deserted 20-hectare former army base in Ukmerge, Lithuania, will soon be reborn as a modern recreational, residential and business center.

Mar 15th, 2023 | 3 min read

The Kristiansand municipality has been testing stream inlet sensors and overflow meters from Pipelife Norway’s smart water service to prevent sewage overflows.

Feb 15th, 2023 | 8 min read

Our renewable energy experts discuss the success of the Netherlands’ hydrogen strategy as well as the role of Pipelife's solutions in its implementation.

Feb 10th, 2023 | 3 min read

Pipelife Sweden supplied cable protection pipes to the new Skallberget-Utterberget wind farm, which will provide green energy to homes from Dalarna to Stockholm.

Feb 1st, 2023 | 6 min read

From Svalbard to Antarctica, our team at Pipelife Norway has protected pipes from freezing even in the world's harshest environments.

Jan 27th, 2023 | 3 min read

To secure safe water supply in extreme weather conditions, Pipelife Norway developed and supplied a variety of pre-insulated pipes for a new double-track line from Drammen to Kobbervikdalen.

Jan 25th, 2023 | 4 min read

The excellent installation properties of the PP Master wastewater pipe system helped resolve some of the challenges in a major renovation project in St. Peter an der Au.

Jan 20th, 2023 | 4 min read

An outdated asbestos-cement water main was successfully replaced in Järvenpää, despite the wintry temperatures and bedrock at the installation site.

Jan 13th, 2023 | 3 min read

A Pipelife Pragma stormwater pipe system helped expand the capacity of the local drainage network in one of Bulgaria's most picturesque cities.

Dec 21st, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Latvia donated PE pipes to support Baldones Jib Park — the only sports complex in the country that offers a space for snow athletes to train throughout the year.

Dec 9th, 2022 | 4 min read

A fish passage designed by Pipelife Finland was recently opened at the Poutu weir, allowing migratory fish to travel upstream without obstacles.

Oct 28th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife's production experts discuss the benefits digital twins have brought to our customers, the environment, and the future potential of this technology.

Oct 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Smart Pumping Solutions allow remote monitoring of pumping stations, which are usually difficult to access, and report issues as soon as they occur.

Oct 21st, 2022 | 5 min read

Our experts discuss the benefits of 3D printed flow profiles and the opportunities this technology has brought to wastewater and stormwater industries.

Oct 12th, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipelife Smart Probing is a state-of-the-art solution that allows monitoring and obtaining real-time data from any point of the water network.

Oct 7th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Norway is working on digitizing the EPDs of its product portfolio, making sustainable construction choices faster and easier.

Sep 23rd, 2022 | 3 min read

For more than a decade, Pipelife Finland's Joensuu team has been finding solutions to non-standard requests, gaining customer recognition nationwide.

Aug 23rd, 2022 | 6 min read

Our irrigation specialist Konstantinos Akritanakis shares his expertise in adapting green spaces to the city conditions.

Aug 3rd, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife's Stormbox II crates were used to construct an underground infiltration system at a busy junction, ensuring safe traffic during heavy rainfalls.

Jul 29th, 2022 | 3 min read

Surrounded by several national parks, Arnhem is proud of its green city reputation and strongly commits to a sustainable development of the area.

Jul 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Increasing the use of recycled materials in production is among the key strategies to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal.

Jul 21st, 2022 | 4 min read

With nearly 20 years of experience, Māris Jankovskis is valued as one of the most experienced and capable welders within the Pipelife group. 

Jul 19th, 2022 | 4 min read

Together with the raw material supplier Inovyn, Pipelife Sweden supplied 100% fossil-free PVC pipes for a sustainable construction project in Gothenburg.

Jul 14th, 2022 | 6 min read

We are proud not only to meet the European sustainability targets but also to go above and beyond them.

Jul 6th, 2022 | 3 min read

Recently, hygienic water supply came at risk in two neighborhoods in Ruse, Bulgaria, due to a leaking asbestos water main.

Jul 1st, 2022 | 4 min read

In Austria’s municipality of Miesenbach, interruptions in potable water supply no longer pose a problem thanks to two GRP potable water tanks recently installed.

Jun 14th, 2022 | 4 min read

While Scandinavia typically is not considered water-stressed, there has been a prolonged low precipitation period in Eastern Norway this year.

Jun 10th, 2022 | 6 min read

Renewable energy projects require innovative technical solutions. The Moray East project in Scotland opted for the non-welded PE ducts produced by Pipelife Norway.

May 3rd, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipelife Poland has recently launched a 100%-recycled stormwater retention crate generation.

Apr 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Bulgaria recently delivered its drainage and wastewater piping systems to Solvay Sodi to help manage water levels in the Padina sediment basin.

Apr 22th, 2022 | 4 min read

A stormwater drainage pipe was recently laid through Lake Stubenberg, requiring a special deployment for the AQUALINE RC Robust pipe system.

Apr 20th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife’s stormwater management system Raineo Stormbox II has been increasingly used to minimize flooding risks in state-of-the-art venues in Riga, Latvia.

Apr 14th, 2022 | 4 min read

We are proud to expand our range of stormwater systems with Stormbox E — the new attenuation and soakaway crates made from 100%-recycled material.

Apr 8th, 2022 | 3 min read

The A6 Logistics Park in, Riga, Latvia was constructed with sustainability in mind. Pipelife’s wastewater and stormwater solutions helped achieve this ambitious goal.

Apr 6th, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipe bursting allowed to replace a major potable water main in the village of Heimdal quickly and without disruptions to the inhabitants.

Mar 29th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife delivered more than 12 km of pipes for trenchless installation, ensuring safe potable water supply for villages in Klimontow municipality.

Mar 25th, 2022 | 6 min read

With towns and cities expanding in size and population, existing underground piping networks have to be upgraded to accommodate growing needs.

Mar 18th, 2022 | 3 min read

To resume recovery from part of the Saltfleetby Gas Field, which had been shut down by the operator, a new connection to the gas grid was needed.

Feb 17th, 2022 | 5 min read

Hydrogen energy is often referred to as "future fuel" and is considered crucial in transitioning towards a carbon-neutral economy by the EU.

Feb 10th, 2022 | 4 min read

In Ennsdorf, VFI Oils for Life is building Austria's largest organic oil mill with bio-energy production. 

Feb 4th, 2022 | 3 min read

A new 63-MW wind farm is currently under construction in the Mažeikiai region, as the country is moving away from fossil fuels.

Jan 28th, 2022 | 4 min read

Last spring, a leak in Nuorgam’s water reservoir was discovered contaminating the drinking water.

Jan 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

In June 2016, a Pipelife PRO manhole was installed in a busy road section in the city of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Jan 12th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife's sturdy PP Master sewerage pipe system was recently used to strengthen the undersized and outdated wastewater network in Azay-le-Rideau.

Dec 21st, 2021 | 3 min read

Pipelife Norge’s cable protection system Protectline has been selected to replace an outdated powerline in North Cape.

Dec 14th, 2021 | 4 min read

The Durofort pipe produced by Pipelife Netherlands was the first wastewater and stormwater pipe that is 100% recyclable and made completely from recycled PVC to enter the national market.

Dec 8th, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife’s brand SoluForce is the originator and industry leader of high-pressure Flexible Composite Pipe (FCP or RTP) systems, offering solutions that are maintenance-free and ensure unrivaled durability.

Nov 26th, 2021 | 3 min read

Monitoring water quality and network functionality has always been a key priority when it comes to water asset management. 

Nov 23rd, 2021 | 3 min read

Since 2000, floods in Europe have caused at least 25 billion losses and cost hundreds of lives.

Aug 26th, 2021 | 3 min read

Municipalities and energy suppliers attach great importance to creating long-lasting infrastructure, to ensure their citizens and clients reliably and sustainably receive power.

Aug 19th, 2021 | 3 min read

Since the EU set the goals under Green Deal in order to become climate-neutral by 2050, all sectors have been motivated to integrate renewable energy solutions...

Aug 12th, 2021 | 3 min read

Overhead power lines are easily affected by storms and other weather extremes leading to interruptions in the power supply and putting residents to risk.

July 20th, 2021 | 2 min read

Excessive rain alternating with dry periods are no unusual weather forecasts anymore and residential areas remain highly vulnerable to these. 

July 1st, 2021 | 3 min read

Extreme dry spells and associated water shortages are an issue faced by many of Austria’s municipalities today. Randegg in Lower Austria is one of the municipalities addressing the topic of reliable water supply – and taking action.

June 14th, 2021 | 3 min read

With rising temperatures and therefore increased evaporation, cities are confronted with a growing risk of urban desiccation. Unfortunately, blue and green infrastructure solutions that would compensate for this are often difficult or impossible to implement in dense city centers.

May 14, 2021 | 3 min read

To help rehabilitate Pomorie lake's natural salinity, Pipelife has installed a stormwater pipe system that will help to redirect the flow of freshwater into a nearby lined canal.

Apr 27, 2021 | 3 min read

Once finalized, Hemus highway will connect Bulgaria’s capital Sofia with the country’s sea capital Varna. Pipelife Bulgaria is busy ensuring road safety with the supply of reliable, ecologically friendly road drainage systems.   

Apr 23rd, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife supported the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade to experiment with irrigation solutions in urban areas with a donation of 10 Raineo Stormboxes and installation know-how.

Apr 15th, 2021 | 4 min read

Polish railway line E59 is being upgraded to TEN-T standards with Pipelife Poland providing no fewer than 12 stormwater infiltration systems, using 8800 Raineo® Stormboxes. 

Feb 10, 2021 | 4 min read

Underground storm- and wastewater infrastructures are receiving a significant upgrade while safety in production is increased thanks to Pipelife’s unique and novel application of high-precision production. 

Dec 21, 2020| 5 min read

The noble goal of the Via Carpathia route is to connect Northern and Southern Europe – from Klaipėda, Lithuania on the Baltic Sea to Thessaloniki, Greece on the Aegean Sea. 

Dec 15, 2020| 2 min read

The construction of a new supermarket in the municipality of Lebring in Austria called for the installation of an infiltration system. The construction company had little experience in this field and thus turned to Pipelife Austria.

Aug 27, 2020| 3 min read

Developed in close cooperation with water utilities, Smart Probe tackles common challenges in water sensoring. The days of blind spots in potable water networks may soon be over and network as well as water safety can be further increased.

May 28, 2020| 3.5 min read

Up to -94 meters below sea level, 14.8-km-long underwater PE 100 Potable Water Pipe will finally connect Aegina Island to EYDAP public water supply network via Salamina.

April 17, 2020 | 3 min read

18.5 km Expressway around Warsaw = 30 km Pipelife Pragma® Pipe System for Road Drainage. The project, initiated by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), is currently under construction. Pipelife contributes to increasing road safety by installing a reliable stormwater drainage system.

April 04, 2020 | 2.5 min read

Pipelife has set a world record after towing over 3.3 kilometers of pipe from Stathelle, Norway, to Malaysia. The long length large diameter (LLLD) HDPE pipe delivery to a major power project was towed for unrivalled 27,720 kilometers.

Feb 6, 2020 | 1 min read

Most of the plastic found in the oceans originates from carelessly discarded bottles and packaging, but some are resin pellets from the manufacturing industry. As a plastics manufacturer it is our responsibility to make sure that this does not happen.

Jan 16, 2020 | 13 min video

Building expert, TV presenter and journalist Roger Bisby went to visit our Pipelife Ireland facility to show the 174,000 subscribers of his YouTube channel Skill Builder how plastic pipes are produced.

Jan 10, 2020 | 2 min read

While our goal in business is usually to increase numbers, we do everything to decrease others such as the accident rate. Thanks to strong commitment and strong safety tools we are on the right track in protecting what makes up Pipelife: us, the people, the “Pipelifers”.

Dec 10, 2019 | 4 min read

Pipelife Austria and the sheltered workshop of the non-profit organization Lebenshilfe Lower Austria have been writing a very special success story for 30 years now. Its purpose is to help intellectually disabled people claim their rights to a meaningful life.

Dec 3, 2019 | 1.5 min read

MMID, Pipelife Netherland's innovation partner, came by to install and test the latest innovation for the potable water sector they had developed together: a truly Smart Probing Solution.

Nov 14, 2019 | 7 min read

Our cities are growing in population and size, climate is changing, and water is becoming scarce. Stormwater management is the key to solving an array of water related problems. Here's an example from Poland, one of the driest countries in Europe.

Nov 13, 2019 | 6.7 min read

The City of Zielona Góra completed its largest environmental infrastructure project for public transport. Within the framework of the project, the City and Polish Railway opted for a Raineo Stormwater Management System comprising Pipelife Stormboxes for stormwater retention (attenuation) with a capacity of almost 400 m³.

Oct 31, 2019 | 2 min read

One color for each life: The concept "Pipe with 3 Lives" won bronze at the annual Inovyn Awards presented at the international plastics and rubbers trade fair K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Oct 18, 2019 | 1 min read

A volunteering event was organized by WWF Finland, K Group and a local water and air protection association in August 2019. Pipelife Finland contributes with the innovation of a migration-friendly road culvert.

Oct 16, 2019 | 1.5 min read

Composite GRP Covers and Grates for manholes and inspection chambers are becoming more and more popular. We have scrutinized their increasing popularity and have tested them for you. Here is our conclusion.

Sept 26, 2019 | 1.5 min read

As active TEPPFA member, Pipelife has signed the Plastics Alliance Declaration to help meet the "10 million tonnes target" by the European Commission by 2025

Sept 13, 2019 | 1.5 min read

European Plastic Pipes Association TEPPFA and PE100+ released a position paper confirming the service life of PE pressure pipes to being more than 100 years.

July 2, 2019 | 2.5 min read

A global first in the world of hydrogen transport. SoluForce, together with Groningen Seaports, has developed a Flexible Composite Pipe system for hydrogen applications. 

Jun 12, 2019 | 5 min read

Three 350-meter-long, solid wall, so-called LLLD (long length large diameter) Pipes travelled all the way from Norway over the Atlantic Ocean to Punta Catalina power station in the Dominican Republic, where they serve as cooling water lines.

April 30, 2019 |  1.25 min read

To safeguard its alternative process water supply, Hydro Sunndal aluminum plant and Pipelife put their heads together to find a tailored solution for replacing a 64 year-old wooden water pipe.

Nov 22, 2018 | 1.5 min read

A completely new village is being built between Vianen and Hagestein in the Netherlands and Pipelife Netherlands supplies the materials for the sewer system!

Sept 09, 2018 | 0.5 min read

Pipelife is a proud partner of The Ocean Cleanup. A foundation that develops technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

Jan 29, 2016 | 1.5 min read

Pipelife has issued an environmental EPD calculation tool, available as iOS app on the app store and as download from our webpage