PVC and polyethylene pipe producers are expanding recycling efforts in Texas and Georgia to support circular manufacturing ...

Plastic pipe demand in the U.S. is rising steadily, driven by infrastructure projects and material advantages, despite legal, ...

Gary Wentz, an editor for Family Handyman, will show you how to glue PVC pipes to get a fast, leak-free seal. Make an improvised guide by screwing together scraps of 2x4. Saw using a handsaw with ...

A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert ...

A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes.

I used PVC for decades, and it is fantastic material. As you might expect, it comes in different sizes. The most common sizes you would use around your home would be 1.5-, 2-, 3- and 4-inch.

Plastic (PVC) Pipes are projected to increase at 5.5% CAGR and is expected to be valued at around US$ 63.78 Billion by 2033 end. The Plastic (PVC) ...

PVC - Pros - Long life. PVC has a predicted lifespan of 50-70 years or more, compared with 40-50 years for PEX. - Lower cost. PVC is less expensive to purchase than PEX, although it usually will ...

As water utilities mobilize to replace millions of lead pipes across the country, they are sometimes choosing plastic, which some advocates worry can pose its own risks to drinking water. Last ...

As states replace lead pipes, plastic alternatives could bring new risks Cities and states that substitute PVC for lead pipes "may well be leaping from the frying pan into the fire." ...