Tag Archives: product category rule
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
PCR Released for Sealants in North America
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
Industry Alliance Releases PCR for Processed Glass, Considering Generic EPD

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
PCR for Processed Glass Now Available for Comment
The Product Category Rule (PCR) for Processed Glass is now available for public comment, according to the Insulating Glass Manufacturer Alliance (IGMA). The PCR is based on revisions made to the Institute of Construction and Environment (Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., … Continue reading
Sealant PCR Out for Review
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