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| Location | GLO | ||
| Reference year | 2024 | ||
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| Use advice for data set | Scope: This average EPD is valid for the product group of ceramic washbasins of the hansgrohe brand sold on the European market. The products are produced in Italy and Egypt. System boundary: This average EPD follows the EPD type "cradle to grave". The following life cycle modules are declared: Modules A1-A3 The product stage begins with considering the production of the necessary raw materials and energies, including all corresponding upstream chains and the actual procurement transports. Furthermore, the entire manufacturing phase was mapped, including the treatment of production waste until the end-of-waste status (EoW) was reached. Location-specific electricity mixes were considered. Module A4 Distribution transports (A4) to the customers were considered. Module A5 This module covers the installation process with the corresponding packaging waste generated that needs to be disposed of. Module B2 Maintenance expenses are declared in this module and consist of weekly cleaning expenses for these products. Module B1, B3-B7 These modules were considered, but evaluated as not relevant and therefore considered as zero. Modules C1-C4 The modules include the environmental impacts for dismantling and the treatment of the waste fractions until the end-of-waste status (EoW) is reached, including the associated transports at the end of the product life cycle. Module D Identification of the benefits and costs of the product outside the system boundary. For plastics, these consist of energy credits from thermal utilization in the form of the average European electricity mix or thermal energy from natural gas. Recycling of steel results in material credits. | ||
| Technical purpose of product or process | As typical sanitary installations washbasins are part of the bathroom and support the water-based physical hygiene. They are combined with a fitting to provide the hygiene function. | ||
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| General comment on data set | The product group of washbasins refers to ceramic articles in various sizes and designs. The basic material of ceramics consists of natural raw materials such as clay, kaolin, quartz and feldspar that are mixed according to a specific recipe. A glaze protects the products from external influences. Depending on the model, additional components (e. g. made of porcelain, plastic or metals) may be included in the scope of delivery. | ||
| Copyright | Yes | ||
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| Data set valid until | 2029 | ||
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| Technology description including background system | No. 1: The "slip" is prepared by mixing raw materials and water. No. 2: The moulds are made by gypsum. No. 3: The "slip" is filled into the moulds. No. 4: The pieces are drying. No. 5: Glaze is prepared. No. 6: Glaze is applied. No. 7: The pieces are fired in the kiln. No. 8: The pieces are inspected for any defects. No. 8a: Some parts are reworked, e. g. by grinding certain areas. No. 8b: Some parts are refired. No. 9: The products are packed. Declared unit: The results of this EPD are valid for the following declared unit: one (1) washbasin including packaging, used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for a 20-year life, following the manufacturer's operating instructions. Weighted averaging based on forecast sales volumes is chosen as the basis for creating the environmental profile. 128 different washbasins were considered. | ||
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-09-26T00:00:00 |
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| UUID | 153f7ab7-3858-4bce-b6f3-ae7a73770931 |
| Date of last revision | 2024-09-26T10:42:00+01:00 |
| Data set version | 00.02.001 |
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| Registration number | EPD-HAN-20240194-ICC1-EN |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
| Access and use restrictions | None |
Environmental indicators
Indicators of life cycle