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EPDs: What’s the Business Value?
If you have been in an industry meeting in the past few years, chances are you are at least aware of acronyms like EPD, LCA and PCR. Still, the industry is trying to figure out how this all fits into … Continue reading
PCRs, Durability Testing Among Discussions at IGMA
The members of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) were hard at work last week, hashing out technical matters and pushing forward with educational and certification efforts. The Alliance also covered emerging technologies and innovations, which rounded out the conference at the … Continue reading
Program Operator Consortium Launched for Environmental Product Declarations Market
Several industry groups have come together to launch a Program Operator Consortium for the environmental product declarations market. ASTM International, ICC Evaluation Service, NSF International and Sustainable Minds launched the program this morning at Greenbuild in Washington, D.C. The consortium … Continue reading
Industry Publishes New Window PCR
After nearly four years of collaboration, the long-awaited Window Product Category Rule (PCR) has finally been released. The PCR, which can be viewed here, was established “to provide a detailed method for developing a business-to-business (B-to-B) Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) … Continue reading
Anticipated Window PCR Available for Review
Two new Window Product Category Rules (PCRs) developed by a handful of industry associations are now available for review and public comment. Monday, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) announced the release of a draft of the PCRs, which are … Continue reading
