EPD News
EPDs in Transport Infrastructure: A Path to Sustainability with NTRO
28th Mar 2024
The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) is championing a resilient and sustainable future through innovative research and practical solutions to transport infrastructure challenges. Previously the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), NTRO now works across roads, rail, ports and airports. With... Read more
A guide to understanding LCAs and EPDs
28th Mar 2024
Understanding the differences between Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Embarking on a sustainability journey can often feel like navigating a maze of acronyms and technical jargon. Amidst this complexity, terms like Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and... Read more
Leading the way in sustainable procurement on infrastructure projects
27th Mar 2024
This month, we’re delighted to feature Ross Brookshaw, Sustainability Manager of the M80 Ring Road Alliance, as our guest author. Ross brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion on sustainability and infrastructure projects, drawing on his experience with the... Read more
Methodological approaches for EPDs for wood and wood-based products
27th Mar 2024
Guidance for EPDs for wood and wood-based products based on EN 16485 – Communicating methodological approaches. EPD Norway has released a notice describing the two most common methodological approaches and their respective impacts on results. The guidance highlights the importance... Read more
Year in review – a message from our Chair
9th Dec 2023
It is strange to look back to the beginning of the year when Covid was still of major concern and lockdowns an ever-present threat to our lifestyle. Fortunately, the organisation was already largely operating remotely, and we were well prepared... Read more
News from the EPD International Stakeholder Conference – with Noa Meron, thinkstep-anz
9th Dec 2023
Noa Meron, Team Lead LCA at thinkstep-anz recently attended the EPD International Stakeholder Conference 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. The theme for this year’s conference was ‘In EPD We Trust’. We asked Noa about her impressions of the conference and how... Read more
EPDs published November – December 2023
9th Dec 2023
It has been a quieter November and December with our Programme publishing two EPDs for new members, Laminex New Zealand and Wagners, five EPDs for existing members Hymix and Hanson, and two updated EPDs for Boral and APL Window Solutions.... Read more
Video – What is an Environmental Product Declaration?
8th Dec 2023
What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)? For someone thinking of producing an EPD it can be confusing, and the process can be daunting. Our partners at The International EPD System have developed a quick video, guiding you through the... Read more
FAQ – How to number products within PDF EPDs
8th Dec 2023
EPD product identification numbers We are introducing more detailed EPD product identification numbers to facilitate the transition to digital EPDs. The change applies to PDFs of EPDs with multiple products. In PDF EPD documents containing multiple similar products, each... Read more
Welcome Bureau Veritas as an accredited EPD process certifier
10th Nov 2023
We welcome Bureau Veritas Australia & New Zealand as an accredited provider of EPD process certification for the EPD Australasia Programme. The market acceptance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) relies on the publication of environmental information that is reliable and... Read more