When deciding between plastic and brass PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) fittings for plumbing applications, it can be challenging to determine which is the better choice. Historically, many have ...

Westlake Pipe & Fittings will establish a new molecular-oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipe plant at its existing ...

These plastic pipes all work the same way ... but they generally require additional jaws or PEX crimp fittings. It can get expensive quickly, but for those who do a lot of plumbing, it might ...

Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes are made from a type of flexible plastic. Thanks to their flexibility, ease of use and installation and low cost, PEX pipes are a popular choice for DIY ...

MILWAUKEE, WI — Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, the industry’s largest supplier of cleaner water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management, announced a 50% increase in pipe ...

Other types of plastic pipes include cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). While PVC and other plastic pipe materials have a ...

What some critics called a wild campaign stunt by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is now a bipartisan effort to ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Maybe this is the year to try Plastic Free July. The idea took root in Australia more than a decade ago, and in recent years it has been gaining popularity in the United States. It all began when ...

While most pipe materials have issues over long periods of time, there are potential hidden costs to using plastic pipes for drinking water.