Laticrete unveils product-specific EPDs and updated HPDs
BETHANY, CT -- Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, recently announced the release of three new product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and updated Health Product Declaration (HPDs).
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive, globally harmonized and independently verified report created by a product manufacturer which documents the impacts on the environment throughout its lifecycle. Information on the impacts to the environment include raw material acquisition, energy use, energy efficiency, content of materials, chemical substances, emissions to air, soil and water, as well as waste generation from "cradle-to-grave." An EPD is created and verified in accordance with ISO 14025, and is based on a life-cycle assessment according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. The intent of an EPD is to simply provide transparent information on the life-cycle impact of the product.