
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) released five new Environmental
Product Declarations (EPDs) for Canadian softwood lumber,
oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, trusses, and prefabricated
wood I-joists.
These EPDs provide comprehensive, transparent environmental data
on the potential impacts associated with the cradle-to-gate
life-cycle stages of these essential wood products.
Developed as regionalized, industry-wide B2B Type III
declarations, the EPDs comply with the highest international
standards, including ISO 21930, ISO 14025, ISO 14040, ISO 14044,
the governing product category rules, and ASTM General Program
Instructions for Type III EPDs. This ensures credible,
third-party verified environmental impact data, supporting
designers, builders, and policymakers in making informed,
sustainable material choices.
Source: constructioncanada.net