Dutch Associations VVVF & FOSAG Agreement on sustainable Maintenance in the Paint Industry
In order to ensure proper maintenance of painted structures, VVVF and FOSAG wish to go one step further and agree on sustainable maintenance – EN Press release: Sustainability of vehicle refinshing coatings now measurable (14 July 2014) VVVF and FOCWA launch the “Sustainability Analysis” tool Press release (NL) Press release (EN) Statement of Intent (NL) Sustainability
Read More...Single Market for Green Products
Industry associations, such as AIM (Brands), FoodDrink Europe, AISE (Detergents), Cosmetics Europe, CEPE are supportive of a common EU product and organization environmental footprinting methodology based on life cycle analysis to preserve the Single Market and drive sustainability progress. The pilot phase should make sure that the objectives can be met through adequate, resource efficient,
Read More...Zero VOC Claims for the Decorative Coatings
With the increasing concerns for the environment and the implementation of the Deco paint directive, the paint producers tend to compete for the lowest VOC content in their products – EN
Read More...External links to sustainability studies of paint
IBU EPDs (link) – search for “VdL” in the manufacturer field. INIES EPDs (link – Microsoft Silverlight needed)– famille de produits: Revêtement des sols et murs / peintures / produits de decoration. Environdec EPDs (link) – see “EPDs based on this PCR” at the bottom of the page Contact CEPE (o.dolla@cepe.org) to request access to Ecofootprints
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