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As companies strive to meet zero-emissions goals, evaluating a product’s carbon footprint is vital. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is one tool composites industry OEMs and Tier suppliers are using to move toward sustainability targets.

Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.

Lifecycle assessment, starting at Toray’s Nijverdal site and then broadening to U.S. locations, will provide reliable emissions data to customers purchasing the range of thermoplastic composite materials.

Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.

The association’s study reveals the benefits of strengthening European supply chain for glass fiber fabrics to help decarbonize in line with EU net-zero targets.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies Heartland’s Imperium Filler natural fiber additive as a carbon-negative replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics.

Study is undertaken to better understand LCA software tools to inform composites design and product development in decarbonization initiatives.

A recent LCA shows that compared to viscose, lyocell and cotton fibers, large-scale production of Kuura would result in less environmental impact.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies calculate the environmental impact of Teijin composites for future emission reduction activities.

Composites fabricators and components users can now reliably calculate the eco-footprint of their products using these resins.