Tag Archives: PCR

IGMA Addresses Testing, VIG and More

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Nick St. Denis

The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) continues work within its various task groups this week at its summer conference in Montreal. Tuesday afternoon, the Emerging Technology and Innovation Committee met. The Advanced Testing Fenestration Task Group—working jointly with an Insulating … Continue reading →

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EPDs: What’s the Business Value?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Tara Taffera

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 →

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PCR Released for Sealants in North America

Posted on December 5, 2016 by News Editor

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), along with UL Environment as the program operator, recently released a product category rule for sealants covering North America. “The publication of the Product Category Rule (PCR) for sealants demonstrates that ASC is able … Continue reading →

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Industry Alliance Releases PCR for Processed Glass, Considering Generic EPD

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Nick St. Denis

Two industry associations have jointly released a Product Category Rule (PCR) for processed glass, and they are now determining whether to move forward with the development of an industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) and … Continue reading →

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Sealant PCR Out for Review

Posted on April 5, 2016 by News Editor

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has created the first draft Product Category Rule (PCR) for sealants for North America. The PCR sets the industry rules for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which is used to create an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). … Continue reading →

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