Gypsum Association Releases EPD for Glass Mat Panels
The Gypsum Association (GA), which represents the North American manufacturers of gypsum wallboard, has released an industry-wide environmental product declaration (EPD) for glass mat gypsum panels. The EPD provides vital environmental performance information addressing energy consumption, water consumption, global warming, waste, air emissions and other metrics related to production.
The international standards organization, ASTM, served as program operator for both the EPD and the product category rules (PCR) on which it is based. "ASTM International is excited to work with the Gypsum Association and its member companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability," said Timothy S. Brooke, vice president, laboratory services.