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We would like to switch to a recycled material but there is no material match in the BEE. What options do we have?
We would like to switch to a recycled material but there is no material match in the BEE. What options do we have?
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Written by Ellie Read
Updated over 5 months ago

There are a number of materials without a perfect match in the existing database, especially recycled alternatives. Until the database is expanded to include more of these, the options are to:

  1. Pick the closest match from the available emissions factors as a proxy.

  2. Do your own research to see if there is a credible source that has calculated the emissions factor of a more similar material and reach out to Change Climate for review and approval to make a custom CO2 entry in your workbook.

  3. Get independent support to conduct a life cycle assessment for your product or materials. Reach out to the Change Climate team to enable a Custom CO2 entry.

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