Whether we’re targeting climate transition, working to preserve balance in natural habitats, or partnering with you to provide technical service at every step, we’re ready to go the distance for a better future.
By supporting the environmental transition of North American water management infrastructures, Soleno is committed to helping you create infrastructures that will last for generations, bringing together the communities of today and tomorrow.
Our world-class customization and in-depth collaboration are designed to build a better and more sustainable future.
With its inherent ductility, durability, chemical and corrosion resistance, and proven performance capability in extremely demanding applications such as potable water, natural gas distribution, nuclear safety water, and numerous others, HDPE pipe has become the most ecological and cost-effective choice for water management, ensuring long infrastructure life.
This material is a much better choice than concrete and other materials, thanks to its life-cycle cost and low environmental footprint.
In a life cycle analysis1 conducted by Franklin Associates on drainage alternatives, the global warming potential for corrugated HDPE pipe was found to be 59% lower than that of reinforced concrete pipe.
1 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PIPE SYSTEMS. March 2020. Franklin Associates, A division of ERG. Prepared for The Plastics Pipe Institute.
(KG CO2 EQ/1000 ft of pipe use for 100 yrs)
From design to implementation, managing an underground infrastructure project requires a great deal of planning.
When the final installed cost is one of the variables considered, the use of HDPE always proves to be a cost-effective solution. The mere fact that HDPE is listed as an alternative to conventional materials in the project specifications guarantees a better quality-price ratio for the client.
Several studies have shown how the listing of HDPE in contract documents guarantees substantial savings and found that PE piping systems provided significantly lower life-cycle costs when compared to ductile or mixed (ductile iron and PVC) water networks.
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High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is not only cost effective, but also the most environmentally friendly option for water management.
Thanks to its life-cycle cost and reduced environmental footprint, HDPE has emerged as an improved choice over concrete.
Extremely performant and durable, with a lifespan that can exceed 100 years
Resistant to corrosion, abrasion, de-icing salts, and vibration, for a long infrastructure life
Soft and flexible for excellent impact resistance at temperatures ranging from -20°F to 190°F
Easy to handle in any situation and less brittle than PVC or concrete
Approximately 21x lighter than a concrete pipe of the same diameter, lowering transport costs and requiring no specialized equipment for an easier installation
