CuSP - Copper Sustainability Partnership News

A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant fire safety risks, with three different types of plastic pipe all completely burning in under ten minutes.  Plastic pipes release dangerous amounts of smoke and toxic gases when burned, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide. The tests also revealed that hydrogen cyanide was released from multi-layer composite pipes when burning for just eight...

Decarbonizing the construction sector is a vital step in the global journey towards zero-net emissions. As the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions, the construction industry must take charge by implementing low carbon energy systems in buildings. The latest figures show that in the UK, the built environment is responsible for 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The Future Homes Standard (FHS), which comes into effect in 2025, is...