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LCA-Report<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) \u2013
\nTransparency throughout the entire product life cycle<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Sustainable sanitary products must demonstrate their merits throughout their entire life cycle. That is why we have carried out a life cycle assessment (LCA) for our stainless steel sanitary accessoires. This assesses the environmental impact of our products, from raw material extraction through transport and manufacturing to the finished product, and forms the basis for a transparent life cycle assessment. In doing so, we are also contributing to your Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and creating a transparent data basis for sustainable construction decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impacts of a product across clearly defined stages of its life cycle.<\/p>\n

\nThis includes the extraction of raw materials, …<\/summary>\n

transport and the manufacture of the finished product. The aim of an LCA is to present environmental impacts in a transparent, comprehensible and comparable manner.<\/p>\n

In the construction and planning sector, LCA is regarded as the scientific basis for assessing the environmental performance of materials and products. It provides a sound basis for decision-making regarding sustainable sanitary products and long-lasting solutions in the building sector.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) forms the basis for the environmental assessment of a product across defined life cycle stages.<\/p>\n

\nIt systematically analyses environmental impacts…<\/summary>\n

and provides reliable data on a product\u2019s Life Cycle Assessment.<\/p>\n

An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is always based on an LCA, but supplements it with a standardised structure and is verified by an independent body. As there is currently no industry-wide standard (PCR) for sanitary accessories, we have deliberately decided for an LCA \u2013 so that we can present the environmental impacts of our sustainable stainless steel products in a transparent and verifiable manner right now.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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For the Life Cycle Assessment of our sustainable sanitary accessoires, we examined seven representative product categories \u2013 ranging from products made entirely of stainless steel to those with a low plastic content.<\/p>\n

\nThe assessment is carried out…<\/summary>\n

per 1\u202fkg of finished product and enables a comparable presentation of the Life Cycle Assessment.<\/p>\n

The life cycle stages analysed were raw materials, transport and manufacturing (A1\u2013A3). This enables us to establish a sound basis for assessing our durable bathroom fittings and the materials used.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The ecological assessment of our products<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Two main groups were considered for the ecological assessment:<\/h2>\n

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Stainless steel products
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Composite products with low plastic content
\n(e.g. soap dispensers, toilet brush sets, sanitary waste bins)<\/p>\n

A total of 7 product categories, each with 3 different surface finishes, were considered and divided into the two main groups. The results refer to the average of all products in the product group and apply to 1 kilogram of finished product (declared unit).<\/p>\n

The analysis covers modules A1\u2013A3 (raw materials, transport, manufacturing) and is based on the ecoinvent database and EN 15804.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

LCA-Results:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Stainless steel products<\/h4>

(e.g. paper towel dispensers, waste bins)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

approx. 8,7\u202fkg CO\u2082\u2011equivalents per kg of product<\/h4>

Global warming potential (GWP)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Mixed products with low plastic content<\/h4>

(e.g. soap dispensers, toilet brush sets, sanitary waste bins)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

approx. 8,8\u202fkg CO\u2082\u2011equivalents per kg of product<\/h4>

Global warming potential (GWP)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1. Pure stainless steel products<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The following products were included in the calculations for stainless steel products.<\/p>\n

The unit stated is 1 kg of finished product. To obtain the environmental impact of a specific product, the results must be multiplied by the respective weight of the finished product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The following table sets out the individual environmental indicators, broken down by life cycle stage, which have been calculated for products in the stainless steel products category.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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2. Stainless steel and plastic products<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The following products were taken into account in the calculations for blended products.<\/p>\n

The unit stated is 1 kg of finished product. To obtain the environmental impact of a specific product, the results must be multiplied by the respective weight of the finished product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The following table sets out the individual environmental indicators, broken down by life cycle stage, which have been calculated for products in the \u2018mixed products\u2019 category.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The LCA shows that:<\/h3>\n

Thanks to durable stainless steel products with high recyclability, the environmental impact over decades is lower than that of plastic solutions.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Stainless steel is characterised by a long service life, reparability and a recycling rate of around 95\u202f%. Shorter replacement cycles can help to reduce emissions over the life cycle. It is crucial to consider the entire life cycle, as the service life has a significant impact on the overall balance. Low-carbon sanitary products can \u2013 depending on their design and application \u2013 contribute to buildings that can be used sustainably over the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Why the choice of material
\ndetermines the life cycle<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>
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