Carla, our virtual host, introduces you to life cycle assessments
Another week, another introduction to the world of cellulose insulation by our virtual host Carla. Today, she takes us through the basics of life cycle assessments (#LCAs) and #environmental benchmarks within the world of #sustainable building materials. Find out more here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ecia_lca-part-1-activity-6907366601742815232-LkX-
Ecocel Ireland joins ECIA
From 2022, we welcome Ecocel Ireland as a member of the European Cellulose Insulation Association. John Egan took over Ecocel in 2010 has spent the past number of years updating machinery and promoting the business. Two recent boosts for the company have been an appearance on RTÉ’s Eco Eye programme and a visit from Cork County Council which has […]
The make or break decade is here
The make or break decade, as coined by BPIE – Buildings Performance Institute Europe , has arrived. When it comes to the latest report, one thing remains clear:without a clear assessment of whole #life–#carbon included in an ambitious vision and strategy for the #European#building stock, integrated in a support system of #standards, #policies while ensuring that the project is accepted and supported by the #public, […]
ECIA joins Construction Products Europe
Collaboration is key. This is especially true in challenging times, which we currently witness, triggered by an ongoing pandemic and the climate crisis. Today’s actions will heavily impact the lives of Europeans for years to come, from CO2 emission reductions to energy poverty. To find the best, readily available solutions, we need to work together. […]
ECIA’s feedback to the EPBD revision
The next milestone for the #renovationwave is taking shape, with the revision of the #EPBD. ♻️ What is needed?🌱 Focus on bio-based, recycled materials with ability to serve as carbon storage✅ Guarantee public funding for renovation projects to halt the budget gap🏡 Set-up minimum energy performance standards for construction and renovation Have a look at ECIA’s feedback for […]
Finnish LCA database launched
Congratulations to the Ympäristöministeriö – Miljöministeriet – Ministry of the Environment of Finland for the introduction of the first #Finnish#LifeCycleAssessment#database. No surprises when it comes to the #carbonfootprint, #carbonhandprint and additional environmental factors of cellulose fibre insulation as a truly sustainable choice. Have a look:Cellulose insulation, loose-fill: 0.108 kg CO2e /kg You want to know how our product fares with other […]
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: why it matters for a green tomorrow.
The Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has officially launched its consultation. Let’s kick-start #deeprenovation in a #sustainable way! Why should you #care? 🌆 Almost 75% of the #EU’s #building stock is #inefficient according to current building standards, and 85-95% of the buildings that exist today will still be standing in 2050. 💶 Inefficient buildings are often synonymous with #energy#poverty, which is a major […]
Deep renovation and societal health go hand in hand
Energy poverty and indoor air pollution, to name but two grave realities many European citizens face right now, are the proverbial elephant in the room in dire need to be addressed. With more than 2/3 of the time being spent at home already before the pandemic, it is of vital importance to connect the dots between […]
Promise made, promise kept
Promise made, promise kept: Cellulose fibre insulation continues to play the first fiddle as the greenest of the green and most resilient insulation material. Common European action, as set out by the highly ambitious yet crucial European Green Deal with the overarching goal of making Europe climate neutral by 2050, was never more important than today. […]
A word from the Chairman of the Board
October 2020 Green and resilient: the insulation for the 21st century is already here Cellulose insulation, a bio-based, recyclable insulator, which itself is produced from upcycled materials, certainly meets current energy performance expectations. This is even more so when it comes to the ambitious yet highly necessary plans presented by the European Commission under President […]