Hi,
We have few raw material that contains high recycle content. Previously we have used generic data point from Ecoinvent but now we have to take advantage of the recycle content. Can anyone suggest how this can be done in the A1-A3 stage. Many Thanks. Umi
Hi,
The idea here would be to find Ecoinvent data including recycled content. You can find more about that in the datacard, by going to Environmental Profile, Ipact categories, “Use of secondary materials” which will tell you how much the material is recycled
Hello Paul, I had a follow-up question - if there is no datapoint with recycled content in it for your material (for example, because the material is not normally recycled) what do you do then? Do you have to create a new datapoint? How do you model that? Thanks.
Hi Camilla,
In such case, you can consider creating your own datapoint, but you would need to have the indicators following the EN5804+A2 calculated. You can then input it as private data. To clarify, this would require you to run an LCA of this product separately.
I hope this helps,
Best regards,
Paul
So this private datapoint would only be available for me and my company to use? Or would/could we then publish the LCA so that everyone could use it? Would the private datapoint need to be verified in some way?
Hi Camilla,
The datapoint would be available only for you and your company, indeed.
The verifiers would probably ask for details about it, but no formal verification.
Hopefully, this helps,
Have a great day,
Paul
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