S-P-01961 EPD Ekolution® Hemp fibre insulation

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S-P-01961 Ekolution® Hemp fibre insulation (ECO EPD 00001349)

This PCR refers to the old version of the standard EN 15804 (EN 15804:2012+A1:2013). A new version was published 2019-12-20 (PCR 2019:14), referring to the new version of EN 15804 (EN 15804:2012+A2:2019). 
The validity period of PCR 2012:01 ended 2022-02-28. As of 2022-03-01, PCR 2019:14 is the only valid main PCR for construction products in the International EPD System. 
The below listed sub-PCRs are no longer valid, instead the c-PCRs under PCR 2019:14 shall be used.&nbsp;
This document serves as Product Category Rules (PCR) for Construction products and Construction services. It aims to be the main way to develop and register EPDs in the International EPD System, compliant with the European standard EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 (Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products).
In addition, this document may also be the basis for development of "sub-PCRs" for more specific product categories
<ul>
<li>If this document is used as a PCR, it may be used for Construction products and construction services for an EPD based on a declared unit, cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-gate with options;</li>
<li>If this document is used together with a sub-PCR, it may be used for an EPD based on a functional unit, cradle-to-grave.</li>
</ul>
The following sub-PCRs currently exist, and shall be used in addition to this document for the relevant product categories:
<ul>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-A Mortars applied to a surface</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-B Synthetic carpet yarn</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-C Acoustical systems solutions (previously: Acoustic ceilings)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-D Bricks, blocks, tiles, flagstone of clay and siliceous earths</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-E Wood and wood-based products for use in construction (EN 16485)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-F Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings (EN 16810)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-G Concrete and concrete elements (EN 16757)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-H Cement and building limes (EN 16908)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-I Thermal insulation products (EN 16783)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-J Instant boiling and chilled drinking water dispensers (permanently installed)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-K Rehabilitation Services of highways, streets and roads</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-L Ceramic tiles</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-M Electrical cables and wirtes</li>
</ul>
Additional sub-PCRs are currently under development.
The PCR document may be downloaded in the EPD Portal. It is free to register in the EPD Portal.

Construction products and construction services (EN 15804:A1) (expired)

This PCR refers to the old version of the standard EN 15804 (EN 15804:2012+A1:2013). A new version was published 2019-12-20 (PCR 2019:14), referring to the new version of EN 15804 (EN 15804:2012+A2:2019). 
The validity period of PCR 2012:01 ended 2022-02-28. As of 2022-03-01, PCR 2019:14 is the only valid main PCR for construction products in the International EPD System. 
The below listed sub-PCRs are no longer valid, instead the c-PCRs under PCR 2019:14 shall be used.
This document serves as Product Category Rules (PCR) for Construction products and Construction services. It aims to be the main way to develop and register EPDs in the International EPD System, compliant with the European standard EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 (Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products).
In addition, this document may also be the basis for development of "sub-PCRs" for more specific product categories
<ul>
<li>If this document is used as a PCR, it may be used for Construction products and construction services for an EPD based on a declared unit, cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-gate with options;</li>
<li>If this document is used together with a sub-PCR, it may be used for an EPD based on a functional unit, cradle-to-grave.</li>
</ul>
The following sub-PCRs currently exist, and shall be used in addition to this document for the relevant product categories:
<ul>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-A Mortars applied to a surface</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-B Synthetic carpet yarn</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-C Acoustical systems solutions (previously: Acoustic ceilings)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-D Bricks, blocks, tiles, flagstone of clay and siliceous earths</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-E Wood and wood-based products for use in construction (EN 16485)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-F Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings (EN 16810)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-G Concrete and concrete elements (EN 16757)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-H Cement and building limes (EN 16908)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-I Thermal insulation products (EN 16783)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01-Sub-PCR-J Instant boiling and chilled drinking water dispensers (permanently installed)</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-K Rehabilitation Services of highways, streets and roads</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-L Ceramic tiles</li>
<li>PCR 2012:01 Sub-PCR-M Electrical cables and wirtes</li>
</ul>
Additional sub-PCRs are currently under development.
The PCR document may be downloaded in the EPD Portal. It is free to register in the EPD Portal.
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This EPD covers the production of insulation from bast fibres derived from the industrial hemp plant. The bast hemp fibres are a soft, woody fibre obtained from the hemp stems and have a very high tensile strength. The hemp fibres are often used as a reinforcement in bio-composites and has very good thermal and acoustic insulating capacity.

Ekolution® Hemp fibre Insulation is thus a bio-composite material that is very suitable for the construction sector. Ekolution® Hemp fibre insulation has several technical and environmental advantages:

<ul>
	<li>The industrial hemp binds large amounts of CO2 in a plant during its growth, faster than most other sources of biomass raw materials.</li>
	<li>Low-embodied energy</li>
	<li>High sorption capacity (moisture buffering) and effectively adjusting humidity levels</li>
	<li>High specific heat inertia, means that hemp fibre takes longer to heat and cool, resulting in less temperature variations in the material</li>
	<li>Reducing heat consumption and energy costs&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Breathable with diffusion-open designs and building techniques.</li>
	<li>Very good sound attenuating properties.</li>
	<li>Natural, healthy and anti-bacterial</li>
	<li>Ecological, zero harmful and non-toxic emissions.</li>
	<li>Simplified production process, as the fibre is organic and comfortable against the skin and respiratory tract.</li>
	<li>100% recyclable and renewable product.</li>
</ul>

This EPD has been registered as an ECO Platform EPD with ECO EPD Reference number 00001349. The International EPD System is a founding member of the ECO Platform and its procedures has undergone a peer audit to be able to use this logotype. All EPDs of construction products from different programmes that carry the ECO logotype are listed <a href="https://www.eco-platform.org/list-of-all-eco-epd.html">here</a>.

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