Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of LUMIN® TRP Plywood
Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
Electronic versions
Documents
- EPD IES 0019563 (mill 2) (MAR)
Final published version, 574 KB, PDF document
This study presents a comprehensive Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) of LUMIN® TRP Plywood (Mill 2), 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 eucalyptus plantations provide a reliable and environmentally responsible timber supply.
The results indicate that per 1m³ of LUMIN® TRP Plywood, 410.46 kg CO₂e is emitted, reducing to -492.10 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. Despite higher resin-related emissions, the biogenic carbon uptake of eucalyptus results in a strong environmental performance. 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® TRP Plywood, 410.46 kg CO₂e is emitted, reducing to -492.10 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. Despite higher resin-related emissions, the biogenic carbon uptake of eucalyptus results in a strong environmental performance. 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® TRP Plywood |
Medium of output | Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) |
Publisher | The International EPD System (IES) |
Number of pages | 13 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2025 |