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Building LCA vocabulary deciphered by carbon experts
Theme: Applied LCA
LCA labels and certifications
BREEAM, BBCA, E+C-.... At a time when the environmental stakes are increasingly high, it's not always easy to find one's way around the many labels and certifications linked to LCA in the world of construction. The article below sets the record straight.
LCA labels and certifications
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Theme: Applied LCA
What is an ESF?
An Environmental and Health Data Sheet (EHSDS) is the source of environmental data on construction products recognized in France for carrying out a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a building.
What is an ESF?
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Theme: Applied LCA
Building LCA
Definition and description of the Life Cycle Assessment of a building, its methodology and regulatory framework.
Building LCA
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Theme: Applied LCA
What is the INIES database?
Since 2004, INIES has been France's national reference database for environmental and health data on construction products and equipment.
What is the INIES database?
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Theme: Applied LCA
What is a biobased material?
Between the introduction of more ambitious environmental legislation and the increasingly costly use of fossil-based raw materials, biobased materials are enjoying strong growth.
What is a biobased material?
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