Unlike many construction materials, sustainability is not a pipe dream for Hepworth Clay but rather a natural and practical reality. Clay pipes are inert, making them impervious to chemical and physical damage, and vitrified clay's strength means it is resistant to static and dynamic loadings, reducing the need for granular bedding and installation costs.

No-Dig bore pipes have become increasingly popular in Australia, especially for sewer and stormwater drainage systems. These pipe systems are suitable for both new and retrofitting an existing pipe system without the need for traditional digging methods. This technique involves drilling a borehole into the ground to suit the pipe dimensions, inserting the pipe, and then using a specialised machine to pull or push the pipe through the borehole.