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Year-end reflections: How do personal values shape the way we work? At Wavin, Orbia's Building & Infrastructure (B&I) business, we explored this question through our "People of Orbia B&I" campaign. Colleagues from around the world shared how their personal values and beliefs connect to our company's purpose of "Advancing Life Around The World". The stories were all shared here, on LinkedIn, by using the hashtag #PeopleOfOrbiaBI - and they were nothing-short-of-inspiring. As 2024 concludes, we're excited to share some of these stories with you. We look forward to continuing our journey of purpose in 2025, and we wish everyone happy holidays. 🎉

🔄♻️ Turning used pipes into new products: Wavin's Take Back Service goes global! We're excited to announce the continuous rollout of our collection and recycling initiative. Instead of incinerating used plastic pipes, we're giving them new life. 🌍 Service already available in Germany, Colombia, Netherlands, and Sweden with more countries to follow in 2025! 💰 Economically attractive for contractors 🌱 Significant CO2 emission savings Watch our new video to see how we're making sustainability a reality in construction. Want to read more? Click here: http://bit.ly/49zpNHB This is how we can put sustainability into action! Together, we can build a more circular future. Who's with us? 👷♀️👷♂️ #SustainabilityInAction #CircularEconomy #WavinTakeBack

🌱 Project Highlight! - Smart Rain Garden in London (UK) A beautiful morning unfolded in North London as our colleague Anthony Kolanko participated in community planting, contributing to the installation of the Wavin innovative rain garden. This project is reportedly the longest continuous stretch of rain gardens in a residential area worldwide (!), marking the introduction of trees to the street for the first time since before World War I. 🌳 In total, 68 trees have been planted along with 0.5 kilometers of rain gardens, much of which will benefit from irrigation through infiltrated runoff, thanks to the sub-surface systems we've installed. If you look closely, you can see some of the irrigation lines that will be covered by mulch once the final touches are applied. 👍🏼Kudos to everyone involved in this initiative, especially the local residents who actively participated and got their hands dirty during the planting process. More details about the project can be read here: https://lnkd.in/eqKk4xT6

Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌟 Today, December 5th, we acknowledge the strong spirit of volunteerism within our company and look back at our 2024 achievements. In 2024, our teams around the world stepped up in a big way, dedicating over 4,000 hours to make a real difference in our communities. We're not just talking about a few people – we had 1,400 volunteers rolling up their sleeves! Here's a snapshot of what we achieved together: 🌍 Collected 2,065 kg of waste from beaches, forests, and rivers 🌍 Planted more than 500 trees to green up our ecosystems 🌍 Ran over 2,000 kilometers in awareness races 🌍 Improved WASH infrastructure, benefiting over 200 people But it's not just about the numbers. Volunteering has brought us closer as a team, helped us develop new skills, and really shown what "Advancing Life Around the World" means in practice. To everyone who participated, thank you for making our volunteer program such a success. Here's to another year of making a positive impact, together! 💪🌍 #InternationalVolunteerDay #SustainabilityInAction Wavin is an Orbia business.

After the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's time to shop with purpose. Wavin celebrates Green Wednesday! 🌱 Choosing Wavin's low-carbon products means investing in a sustainable future for your projects and the planet. Our biobased solutions and products made from recycled materials not only help reduce your carbon footprint but also provide reliable performance and durability. This Green Wednesday, make a smart choice for your next project, whether it’s low carbon pipes, fittings, ventilation ducts, infiltration units or street gullies. Reach out to your local Wavin representative to discover how our low-carbon products can benefit you and contribute to a more sustainable world. Want to read more about bio-circular, click here: https://lnkd.in/gqekGwRr

🌍 Building a Sustainable Future in Construction! 🏗️Today, construction businesses must assess the environmental impact of their products and materials to achieve sustainability goals. Enter Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): These powerful tools outline the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of products throughout their lifecycles, helping you make informed decisions. Curious about how EPDs can elevate your organization’s sustainability efforts? Check out our latest infographic (and our brand new website design for that matter) for insights and strategies! 🌱✨ Link: https://lnkd.in/ef6-A9Qq

We are excited to announce the switch-on of our new solar panel installation at our Wavin UK Chippenham factory! This significant milestone reflects our commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. Our installation features 5,105 panels with a maximum generation capacity of 2,282.4 MW/h, leading to an impressive CO2 reduction of almost 1,600,000 kg per year. The first inverter was activated by John-Pierre McCormack, Chippenham’s dedicated sustainability project engineer. His hard work and collaboration with SolarAccess and other partners have been crucial in making this project a reality. #SustainabilityInAction 

We are thrilled to announce that Wavin UK, an Orbia business has won gold at the ESG & Sustainability Awards 2024 for our 'See Water Differently' campaign! This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainable water management and climate resilience. Through impactful discussions and the launch of a brand-new whitepaper, we emphasized the integration of natural and engineered solutions to create future-proof and livable cities. The ‘See Water Differently’ campaign was a huge success, and we hope its findings and recommendations continue to drive a sea change in our relationship with water. Thank you to everyone who supported making this campaign a success — let's continue to innovate for a sustainable future! #seewaterdifferently #watermanagement Full story can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ge5j4K2K

80% of land birds and 97% of reptiles and mammals on the Galapagos Islands are found nowhere else in the world. The islands are a remote and delicate ecosystem that has almost no fresh water sources. Plastigama Wavin worked in partnership with the Ecuador Water Security Coalition and Universidad San Francisco de Quito to create a closed loop water project that harvests rainwater and treats wastewater for reuse. Then, the water can be used for toilet services, irrigation and even drinking water. We can only bring change by changing things. We are taking action all over the world. That's what we mean by #SustainabilityInAction. Follow us for more positive stories. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gwMnFh3q

Last week, we had the honor of hosting a U.S. delegation focused on Circular Neighborhood Development, showcasing our innovative projects in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. It was an incredible opportunity to share our circular water design solutions with a diverse group of experts, demonstrating how collaboration and innovation are shaping the future of sustainable urban development across the globe. #CircularEconomy #WaterInnovation