Our brand
blaugelb sustainable
As one of the first own brands on the market, blaugelb is a brand with a long-standing tradition.
Environmental compatibility
Our recyclable materials promote a sustainable closed-loop economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Reversible installation methods
We increase the service life of our products and reduce the ecological footprint through innovative installation Methods.
Highest quality standards
Our products meet strict energy efficiency standards and have been awarded the highest quality classifications.
We are only guests on our earth and it is our responsibility to hand it over to the next generation in good condition.
- Martin MeEsenburg
Sustainability strategy
Our commitment to sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability permeates all aspects of our actions and our products. From manufacturing to disposal, we attach the greatest importance to environmental friendliness and protection of resources.
By using materials that guarantee effective thermal insulation and are 100 % recyclable, we are actively contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions and are promoting a sustainable closed-loop economy. This enables not only ecological but also economic sustainability, as we are minimising the consumption of natural resources.
We also rely on reversible installation methods to increase the service life of our products and reduce the need for new acquisitions. This means not only cost savings for our customers but also a reduction in our ecological footprint.
Sustainable materials
Recycling and reversibility for a green future
There are many further advantages here. At the end of the product’s service life, for example, the material can be 100 % recycled. The EPS granulate obtained through this process can be used to create new EPS products, and the cycle is closed. Should the window element have to be replaced, costly destruction of the façade and subsequent insulation are not necessary as window installation in our pre-wall installation system is reversible. The window elements are easily replaced from inside and the façade remains intact. This saves not only time and money, but also raw materials, energy and ultimately also CO2.
Highest quality
Premium living space quality
The quality of the living space is also of particular concern to us, and naturally to you as well. For this reason it was important to us that many of our products not only have the highest EMICODE standard EC1PLUS, but were also classified in the highest quality level 4 by prestigious bodies such as the DGNB and thus can be processed without any concerns.
EMICODE® EC1PLUS is currently the strictest quality label for low-emission construction products. The licensed products were checked regularly by independent, internationally recognised testing institutes.
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blaugelb’s path to sustainability
Immerse yourself in the world of green innovations and learn about how we have committed ourselves to minimise our ecological footprint and to do our part.
Why do we need this EPD?
What are EPDs?
EPDs (environmental product declarations) are standardised, transparent and independent documents that outline the environmental effects of a product over its entire lifecycle. They offer comprehensive information on the ecological properties of a product and are created according to international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
EPDs are of particular importance in the building trade because they enable planners, architects and builders to make informed decisions with regard to sustainable building.
Why are EPDs important?
The construction sector is responsible for a considerable portion of global environmental impacts – from raw materials production and the manufacturing of construction materials to the disposal. EPDs make an important contribution to improving sustainability by:
- Creating transparency: They make it possible to measure and compare the environmental effects of products.
- Promoting sustainable building: EPDs support the selection of products that have more ecological advantages.
- Facilitating certifications: Many building certification systems such as LEED, DGNB or BREEAM rely on EPDs to assess the environmental performance of buildings.
- Support climate protection: They help to reduce the CO₂ footprint of a building or construction project by enabling the use of sustainable materials.
What is in an EPD?
An EPD includes detailed information on the environmental impact of a product. The most important contents are:
- Product information: Description of the product and its application area.
- Life cycle assessment (LCA): Information on all phases of the product lifecycle: from raw materials extraction, to production and utilisation and finally to disposal.
- Environmental indicators: Specifications on relevant environmental effects such as:
- Global warming potential (CO₂ emissions)
- Ozone depleting potential
- Acidification potential (e.g. through sulphur dioxide)
- Consumption of primary energy (renewable and non-renewable energies)
- Resource efficiency: Specifications on material and energy consumption.
How are EPDs created?
The process to create an EPD involves many steps:
- Life cycle assessment (LCA): A detailed analysis of the environmental effects of a product across its entire lifecycle.
- Data collection: Recording of all relevant information on materials, production, transport, utilisation and disposal.
- Validation: The data are checked by an independent third party.
- Publication: The completed EPD is provided in a publicly available database like the IBU database (Institut Bauen und Umwelt).
Advantages of EPDs for construction
For architects and planners:
- Sustainable material selection: EPDs provide reliable data to make ecologically optimised decisions.
- Meeting certification criteria: EPDs make it easier to prove ecological construction for sustainability certificates.
For manufacturers:
- Competitive advantage: The demand for products with EPDs is growing.
- Sustainability strategy: EPDs support companies in communicating and improving their environmental performance.
For consumers:
- Transparency: EPDs offer clear information on the environmental effects of a product.
EPDs and building certifications
In certification systems like LEED, DGNB or BREEAM, EPDs play a key role. They make it possible to prove the ecological footprint of a building and are included in the assessment of the material efficiency, the lifecycle costs and the sustainability.
(This article is computer generated.)
