Environmental product declarations (EPDs) are Type III environmental labels (according to ISO 140251 ) that report a peer-reviewed summary of the results of a lifecycle assessment (LCA). As EPDs play an increasing role in design decisions, it is important for structural engineers to understand the basic information that is contained within these labels. This article will outline how an EPD is created, and the role of product category rules (PCR) in ensuring consistency. It will also describe the basic components of an EPD
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