How LCA insights drive real ecodesign
The Circle — Ecochain Roundtable Sessions From footprint to product: how LCA insights drive real ecodesign A small-group conversation for sustainability leads who want their LCA data to change what gets made, not just what gets reported. You’ve done the work. The footprints are calculated, the hotspots identified, the reports delivered. But too often, that’s […]
Getting ready in 2026
A short, practical, year-end reflection session with Dr. Pratik Gholkar and Nick Heineman. What changed in 2025, what will matter in 2026, and what you should do now to stay ahead. As the year comes to an end, we reflect on 2025 and look ahead at 2026, focused on real pain points and the actions […]
CPR in Practice: Lessons from Manufacturers
In this session, we uncover how construction product manufacturers can go beyond compliance to build long-term business value under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR). What you’ll learn: About Ecochain Ecochain helps manufacturers generate EPDs at scale, reuse footprint data for CPR, tenders, and customer reporting, and build internal sustainability capability that saves time, cuts […]
Own your product footprint: The business case for suppliers
Cradle-to-Grave in LCA: What Is It & How Does It Work?
The term “Cradle to Grave” is completely intertwined with the scientific method Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA is thé scientific method to measure all environmental impacts of a product. Cradle-to-grave is one of several “life cycle models” you can choose in your measurements – and determines the scope of insights you gain from your LCA. […]
Cradle-to-Cradle in LCA: What Is It & How Does It Work?
Cradle-to-cradle or cradle to cradle, does not let old products go to waste. Instead, a product’s materials and components are repurposed or recycled. This keeps materials “in the economic loop” and saves energy during production. Win-win. The “circular economy” received increasing international attention since 2010. Its main purpose: revolutionize how materials are used in our […]
One metric that will help your company become more sustainable
“In 2024, 52% of organizations will increase their investments in sustainability, with 61% of organizations viewing the absence of sustainable practices as an existential threat” – Capgemini Research Institute. Almost half of the business leaders surveyed believe that climate change will cause “the majority of operational disruptions” (Capgemini, 2023). Yet most companies still struggle with […]
Live Demo: Experience Ecochain Helix in action
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – 2024 Overview
What is the Ecodesign Directive? The European Ecodesign Directive (Directive 2009/125/EC) sets ecological standards for the design of specific product groups in the member states of the European Union. It works alongside its “sister directive,” the Energy Labeling Regulation, which governs the energy labeling of such products—commonly seen on appliances like fridges and washing machines. […]
Here’s how Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) created 13.000 environmental footprints
In this case study you’ll find: Why readily available environmental information confers a competitive edge to construction-related producers. How Ecochain software (also known as Helix) enables large-scale producers to conduct and verify product-LCAs in bulk. The difference between EPDs and environmental profiles – and how the latter communicates LCA results effectively and cheaply. Why and […]