Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of LUMIN® Standard Pine and Eucalyptus Plywood
Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
Electronic versions
Documents
- EPD IES 0019581 (mill 1) (MAR)
Final published version, 712 KB, PDF document
This study presents a comprehensive Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) of LUMIN® Standard Pine and Eucalyptus Plywood (Mill 1), leading to the development of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with EN 15804: 2012 + A2: 2019 and PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4. The cradle-to-gate analysis evaluates environmental impacts, including materials, transport, energy use, and end-of-life considerations, ensuring no process exclusions. The assessment highlights LUMIN's sustainable forest management practices in Uruguay, where pine and eucalyptus plantations provide a reliable and environmentally responsible timber supply.
The results indicate that per 1m³ of LUMIN® Standard Pine and Eucalyptus Plywood, 337.68 kg CO₂e is emitted, reducing to -478.99 kg CO₂e when biogenic carbon uptake is considered. Resin usage is identified as the major environmental hotspot, contributing over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, with transport playing a secondary role. The study underscores the significance of material selection, energy efficiency, and biomass utilisation in reducing the overall environmental impact of plywood production.
The results indicate that per 1m³ of LUMIN® Standard Pine and Eucalyptus Plywood, 337.68 kg CO₂e is emitted, reducing to -478.99 kg CO₂e when biogenic carbon uptake is considered. Resin usage is identified as the major environmental hotspot, contributing over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, with transport playing a secondary role. The study underscores the significance of material selection, energy efficiency, and biomass utilisation in reducing the overall environmental impact of plywood production.
Keywords
- Environmental Product Declaration, life cycle assessment, LCA, EPD
Original language | English |
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Type | Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of LUMIN® Standard Pine and Eucalyptus Plywood |
Medium of output | Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) |
Publisher | The International EPD System (IES) |
Number of pages | 13 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2025 |