The Circular Economy for Pipes Report spotlights a sector already advancing practical circular solutions. Australia’s plastic pipe industry is applying durability, longevity, and repairability as core design principles, offering a clear view of what technical leadership looks like in practice. Produced by Circular Australia, PIPA, and the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, this report shows how one of the country’s most critical infrastructure systems is moving circularity from aspiration to delivery.

This 2025 edition brings forward new data, system insights, and operational pathways to accelerate Australia’s transition to a circular economy by 2035. It examines where circular design is already working, where the highest-value interventions sit, and how industry, government, and engineers can scale these solutions across procurement, standards, and project delivery.

It provides a consolidated evidence base to guide decision makers toward measurable, long-life, and future-ready infrastructure outcomes.