Standards used for LCA
ISO 14040:2006, ISO 14044:2006
System boundary: Cradle-to-gate.
Cradle-to-gate refers to assessing the environmental impact of a product from the extraction of raw materials until it leaves the manufacturing facility, including the transport of products to warehouses, without considering its use or disposal.
Total carbon footprint per pair:
0.068 kg CO2e*
The graph below represents the carbon footprint breakdown of the product.
Chart
Pie chart with 4 slices.
2.70%PackagingPackaging includes all materials used to contain, protect, and transport the product.
58.50%ManufacturingProcess of turning raw materials into finished goods, which uses energy and water, and generates waste.
36.00%Raw MaterialsBasic materials from which the product is made.
2.80%DistributionTransportation of the product from the manufacturing site to the main warehouse.
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2.7 %
Packaging
Packaging includes all materials used to contain, protect, and transport the product.
58.5 %
Manufacturing
Process of turning raw materials into finished goods, which uses energy and water, and generates waste.
36 %
Raw Materials
Basic materials from which the product is made.
2.8 %
Distribution
Transportation of the product from the manufacturing site to the main warehouse.
Key Takeaways
Manufacturing is the largest contributor: 58.5%
Raw Materials is the second-biggest contributor: 36%
Since our data suggests that manufacturing and raw materials are major contributors to TouchNTuff® 92-600's carbon footprint, we invest heavily in optimizing these areas.
