EH Smith

Trespa and the Environment

Life Cycle Analysis

"Integral chain management" is the process of researching, drawing conclusions and taking measures to place as little pressure as possible on the environment during the entire life-cycle of a product. Not only is the product itself involved, but also product-related matters such as maintenance, transport or demolition.

Trespa was one of the first manufacturers of construction products to map the totality of its' products effects by means of a life-cycle analysis (LCA), right from the source of the raw materials to the end of the life-cycle. Particularly in the recycling of raw materials and recovering energy, Trespa is one of the most environmentally friendly products for façade cladding.

Designing for the Future

Optimum sizes of panel to reduce waste
Sawing programmes designed to reduce waste
Preferred panel thicknesses to reduce sub-frames
Optimum cavity depth and insulation to reduce energy loss
Methods to reduce cleaning and maintenance.

Ecologically Sound Production Starts with the Raw Materials

70% softwood content from European renewable forests
Inert binding agents derived mainly from residual substances
Dyes which are metal free

Beneficial Processes

Improving the whole production process
Recyling waste from semi-finished or finished products
Using thermo-recycling to recovery energy
Ensuring emissions and discharge are within acceptable limits
Eliminating toxic and corrosive gases
Improving reduction of waste, storage and delay
Organising efficient delivery and optimum routes.

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