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ECIA – Annual General Meeting 2025: A wonderful meeting near Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria – October 2025 – The European Cellulose Insulation Association (ECIA) proudly hosted its Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone for the cellulose insulation industry. With a record number of members in attendance, the 2025 AGM was the most well-attended in ECIA’s history. This year’s meeting was co-hosted
Sustainability
Cellulose insulation is a very sustainable product. But why? This video gives a short notice on it. Keep up and follow us into a greener future.
Calimero project
CALIMERO is a project funded in the topic HORIZON-CL6-2021-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-06 by the EU, whose goal is to improve current Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) methodologies of biobased industries. ECIA is proud partner for the construction sector within the project since 2022. The project will run till autumn of the actual year.
ECIA Annual General Meeting 2024 A Memorable Gathering in Borås, Sweden
The ECIA (European Committee of the Insulation Associations) held its Annual General Meeting in Borås, Sweden in October 2024. This year, the event was proudly co-hosted by one of our esteemed members, Warmfiber, making it an occasion to remember. The meeting blended lively discussions and insightful presentations, bringing together minds
Environmental performance of cellulose insulation
Aspects of cellulose insulation and environmental performance. The ECIA and its members are constantly working on further improvements, despite the fact that cellulose insulation needs a small amount of energy in its productions.
ECIA – introduction video
As the new year is coming soon, we wanted to share again our introduction video about the ECIA. It is about our daily work. We hope that whatever you do you do something meaningful, especially for our beautiful planet. Have a nice and warm december no matter where you live!
explanation video about LCA – part 3
If you are interested in the first steps about LCA (Life Cycle Analysis), here comes our third explanation video. This basis is divided into different stages. Today it is about Module D, an optional Module, in which it is able to show additional benefits of a product system. It is
explanation video about LCA – part 2
If you are interested in the first steps about LCA (Life Cycle Analysis), here comes our second explanation video. This basis is divided into different stages. It is important for the comprehension of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations).
new Secretary General
ECIA warmly welcomes a new secretary general Mr. David Stimm onboard. David’s term has begun February 1st, 2023. At the same time ECIA wants to express its gratitude to the receding SG Mr. Fabian Gems for his contribution to the association.
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
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
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,
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
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