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EPD, LCA, EU regulations and sustainability insights for building materials manufacturers.

EPDs in Green Building Certification: BREEAM, LEED, and DGNB Requirements

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

EPDs in Green Building Certification: BREEAM, LEED, and DGNB Requirements

Green building certification systems — BREEAM, LEED, and DGNB — all award credits for using materials with verified environmental data. EPDs are…

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How to Use EPD Data to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Construction Projects

18 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

How to Use EPD Data to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Construction Projects

Understand how to read, compare, and apply EPD environmental data in design, procurement, and green building certification projects including BREEAM, LEED, and…

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Certified: Recykl — How Poland’s Largest Tyre Recycler Turned Waste Into Building Materials

6 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Certified: Recykl — How Poland’s Largest Tyre Recycler Turned Waste Into Building Materials

Recykl Organizacja Odzysku S.A. processes over 140,000 tonnes of waste tyres annually and holds two EPD certifications for GREEN POWDER and SMAPOL®.…

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EPDs for Recycled Construction Materials: Opportunities for Poland’s Waste Sector

4 Mar 2026 · 14 min read

EPDs for Recycled Construction Materials: Opportunities for Poland’s Waste Sector

Poland's growing waste management and recycling industry has a unique opportunity to demonstrate the environmental benefits of recycled construction materials through EPDs.…

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Digital Product Passport Under CPR 2024/3110: What Construction Manufacturers Need to Know

1 Mar 2026 · 15 min read

Digital Product Passport Under CPR 2024/3110: What Construction Manufacturers Need to Know

The revised Construction Products Regulation introduces provisions for a Digital Product Passport for construction products. This guide explains what DPP will contain,…

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Scope 3 Reporting for Contractors: Using Supplier EPDs

27 Feb 2026 · 11 min read

Scope 3 Reporting for Contractors: Using Supplier EPDs

Construction contractors face a growing requirement to report Scope 3 emissions, with purchased materials often representing the largest share. This guide explains…

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Green Public Procurement in the EU: How EPDs Help You Win Public Contracts

24 Feb 2026 · 12 min read

Green Public Procurement in the EU: How EPDs Help You Win Public Contracts

EU Green Public Procurement criteria increasingly reference Environmental Product Declarations as evidence of environmental performance. Learn how EPDs can strengthen your bid…

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Wood and Timber EPDs: Biogenic Carbon Rules Under EN 15804+A2

20 Feb 2026 · 12 min read

Wood and Timber EPDs: Biogenic Carbon Rules Under EN 15804+A2

Wood stores carbon dioxide absorbed during tree growth, but EN 15804+A2 requires that biogenic carbon flows are tracked transparently across all life-cycle…

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Steel EPDs Under EN 15804+A2: Production Routes, Scrap, and Module D

17 Feb 2026 · 15 min read

Steel EPDs Under EN 15804+A2: Production Routes, Scrap, and Module D

Steel is central to modern construction, but its environmental profile depends dramatically on the production route. This article examines how EN 15804+A2…

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Life Cycle Assessment for Cement and Concrete: A Practical Guide

12 Feb 2026 · 17 min read

Life Cycle Assessment for Cement and Concrete: A Practical Guide

Cement and concrete are the most widely used construction materials in the world — and among the most carbon-intensive. This practical guide…

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