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POP004 Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Compounds list has been updated. The recent updates include: AS/NZS 4020 Testing: Borealis ME3444, SCGC H1000PC, and H112PC have successfully

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Plastic Pipes and the Circular Economy – An Australian Perspective Report — a landmark publication

On Thursday 30th November PIPA was proud to join the Tangaroa Blue Foundation Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) Industry Nurdle Hunt at Kyeemagh Beach Baths, Brighton

PIPA, together with members our NGO partner Tangaroa Blue Foundation, invites all plastic industry members to take part in two hands-on clean-up events this October. These events

Not all plastics are the same—especially when it comes to critical infrastructure like water, sewer, and drainage networks. Our new Discussion Paper explores The Use

The latest version of POP004: Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Compound (Issue 46, July 2025) is now available! POP004 is an industry reference document that lists

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the gold standard for comparing the environmental impacts of materials. At PIPA, we’re driving sustainability by promoting responsible use of

Do you have questions regarding PFAS? Our fact sheet provides information on what are PFASs, What’s being doing to address PFAS in Australia, Environment management,

The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) has just released version 6 of the Code of Practice (CoP) for Upstream Polyethylene Gathering Networks for the

Our Executive General Manager recently spoke with Inside Water on the upcoming spin off conference Ozpipe 2024 – Sustainable Infrastructure The Future is Now being

Sustainable Infrastructure – The Future is Now Don’t miss out on early bird registration – extended till 1st September Come and join the 2-day global

With the current release of the new Australian Standard AS/NZS 5395 Best Environmental Practice PVC Pipes and Fittings, Standards Australia have published a recent article

Since its founding in 1999, the PE100+ Association looks back on a long tradition of annual Advisory Committee meetings, which bring together global pipe industry

A new standard AS/NZS 5395 Best Environmental Practice PVC Pipes and Fittings Standard has been published . Best environmental practice (BEP) PVC is a reliable,

PIPA Industry Guideline POP004 “Polyethylene pipe and fittings compounds” has updated listings and information aligning with the recent update to POP016 “Raised Crack Resistant &

PIPA’s Executive General Manager Cindy Bray spoke with Inside Water Magazine about the important role of plastic pipes and fittings and the proactive activities the

PIPA’s POP016 Industry Guideline “Raised Crack Resistant and High Stress Crack Resistant PE 100 materials” has been updated providing the current status of the ISO

Phase three of the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme was launched Friday, 19 April 2024, which marks an expansion of the Scheme to more areas across

Here’s everything you need to know about Ozpipe 2024- Sustainable Infrastructure – The Future is Now: Early Bird Registration – now open  this will close

Ozpipe 2024 – Sustainable Infrastructure – The Future is Now conference is now calling for abstracts. Co-hosted by the international Plastic Pipe Conference Association (PPCA)

PIPA’s Industry Guideline POP202 – PVC, PP and PE pipe installation on curved alignments has been updated. This guide provides general guidance regarding the installation

Our Executive General Manager recently spoke to the Australian Pipeliner about the importance of education around plastic pipes and our current campaign “That’s using plastic

We are excited to announce sponsorship opportunities for OZPIPE 2024 are now open. OZPIPE 2024 is a spin-off conference from PPXXI and is proudly co-hosted

The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) announces that OZPIPE 2024, it’s Spin-Off Conference event in Australasia, will be held in Sydney at the Intercontinental 11-13th

Following the success of PPXXI Conference held in Orlando Florida in September 2023 – PIPA are excited to announce the PPCA Conference & Exhibition Spin-Off

The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA), a well-known platform to share and discuss technical breakthroughs and to network in a global forum, will celebrate its

PIPA’s new Industry Guideline POP020 provides insight into the principles of electrofusion (EF) welding and instruction on the identification and assessment of fractographic features resulting

Industry Guideline POP003 – Butt Fusion Jointing of PE pipes and fittings – Recommended parameters and practices has now been updated! POP003 has expanded into

Squeezing-off is a technique that can be applied to PE pipe to temporarily limit or stop the flow of fluid through the pipe. PIPA’s new

PIPA has published a new Technical Note – TN020 Plastic Pipes and Microbial Growth. Delivering clean, safe drinking water through our network, plastic pipe systems

PIPA’s POP004 Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings Compounds listing has been updated including new listings. View here or visit our Technical section of the PIPA website.

PIPA is proud to be a Supporting Partner on Hydrogen Queensland’s 2nd Annual Hydrogen Connect Summit 2023 – 6-7th September, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

In the March edition of Inside Water Magazine our Executive General Manager Cindy Bray explains the important role plastics pipes play in our everyday lives. She

PIPA has recently updated POP004 – Polyethylene pipe and fittings compounds has been updated. This includes new listings and reconformity of PE materials. With recent

Our Executive General Manager, Cindy Bray recently spoke with Inside Waste on the important role plastic pipe systems play in our everyday lives now and

The Plastic Pipes XXI Conference and Exhibition to be held September 25-27 2023, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Lake Buena Vista, Florida – USA

Recently PIPA’s Executive General Manager, Cindy Bray spoke with Inside Water about PIPA and the important role plastic pipes play in our everyday lives and

Our Executive General Manager, Cindy Bray spoke with The Australian Pipeliner about the essential role plastic pipe systems play in our everyday lives and discussing

In the November issue of Waste Management Review, PIPA’s EGM Cindy Bray discussed the sustainability of plastic pipes systems from the misconception that all plastics

The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) have extended the deadline for abstract submission till 28th November 2022. Why not showcase your innovation, standards development, best

A recent report on the climate impact of plastics was published by McKinsey and Company. The report conducted a study comparing plastics to non-plastic alternatives

Cindy Bray – PIPA’s Executive General Manager in August spoke with Trenchless Australasia on how plastic pipe systems are engineered products designed to last –

PIPA’s POP004 Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Compounds Industry Guideline has now been updated. Changes include new stripe and jacket materials and new HSCR material to

PIPA’s Executive General Manager, Cindy Bray spoke with Inside Water on PIPA and the role plastic pipe systems play in society. It was a great

Across the infrastructure and construction industries, there is a strong focus on the sustainability of plastics pipes and fittings. These pipe systems are engineered to

Standards Australia’s NEXTgen program offers emerging industry and technical leaders the opportunity to become involved in national and international standardisation processes. Participants will gain a

Ozwater22″ is Australia’s most prominent international annual water conference and exhibition, considered the highlight of the water sectors’ calendar of events. This year’s theme is

Our Executive General Manager, Cindy Bray spoke with Trenchless Australasia on PIPA, how sustainable plastic pipe systems are, including the benefits of using trenchless applications.

PPXX Online launches on the 15 November 2021. It will included access to PPXX Amsterdam’s 70 Technical presentations, papers and speaker bios. Via the online