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Construction EPD Snapshot: a decade of global growth

We thank EPD Verifier Jane Anderson for this excellent Infographic that tracks to burgeoning growth of EPDs in the construction sector over one short decade. Constructionlca’s 2020 guide to EPD Infogram

Promote your environmental credentials: Use EPD logo on-pack

At a visit to a Wellington hotel earlier this year, EPD Australasia’s Chair, Stephen Mitchell spotted the EPD Australasia logo on a package of TORK toilet tissue.  Congratulations to Asaleo Care for recognising the value of promoting their environmental credential... Read more

Multiple EPDs pricing change

EPD Australasia is changing its pricing structure for the registration of EPDs, which is great news for companies who publish multiple EPDs. Previously bundle discounts were offered where multiple EPDs were published at the same time but under the new... Read more

EPDs help ASP Access Floors to “Walk Carbon Neutral”

ASP Access Floors is a global leader in the access flooring industry, having developed and patented multiple unique access floor designs that have been used in iconic projects around the world. As well as being a trailblazer in access floor... Read more

UPDATED: Construction Products PCR

UPDATE 27 March 2020 – We are working on a plan to provide greater flexibility in the transition to this new PCR. More details to follow.   Original article 18 March 2020 The Product Category Rules (PCR) for construction products,... Read more

EPD Stakeholder Conference: report from Bilbao

Kelly Taylor, EPD Australasia Programme Manager recently attended the 8th Annual EPD Stakeholder conference in Bilbao, Spain. The conference saw more than 60 participants from around the world with strong industry representation. The focus this year was on two main... Read more

PCR for Packaging finalised

The Product Category Rules (PCR) for consumer and distribution packaging has now been completed by the International EPD System and is available here (after login) A PCR enables different practitioners to generate consistent results when assessing products of the same product... Read more

EPDs help packaging manufacturer to “raise the bar”

The packaging industry is increasingly focused on sustainability and circular economy, driven by both political pressure and consumer perception. With legislation changing rapidly, and lobby groups pressing for action manufacturers are under increasing pressure to prove and improve their environmental... Read more

Focus on EPDs at LCANZ summit 27th November

EPDs will feature strongly at the upcoming LCANZ 1-day Summit in Auckland, Wednesday 27th November. The themes for the day reflect the need to #rethink how LCA is used and communicated, to support the needs of today’s business and society and... Read more

Interview: Peter Golding, CEO, Galvanizers Association of Australia

Galvanizers Association of Australia (GAA) represents many of the leading galvanizing companies throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The GAA’s objectives are to provide the highest standards in design and quality of galvanized products and to assist consumers achieve the... Read more

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