Product: Wool Hemp Geotextile
Rubisco Pty Ltd
About
Wool Hemp Geotextile
Top 3 Benefits:
- Biodegradable
- Low VOC
- Made in NZ from local hemp and wool
The Wool + Hemp Geotextile is manufactured from hemp and wool fibres and is intended for external use in soil stabilization and erosion control. The material is biodegradable, with a breakdown period of approximately 18–24 months under typical field conditions. It has a measured water permeability of 111 L/m²/s and has been tested for resistance to tearing, puncture, and bursting. Production takes place in Canterbury, New Zealand, using locally sourced raw materials.
Recycled Content
Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) = 0%
Post-Industrial (or Pre-consumer) Recycled Content = 0 %
Global Warming Potential
Total GWP (Global Warming Potential) in A1-A3 = - 1.4 kg CO2e
Functional unit = "2-year use per kg declared product of given g/m² coverage."
Declared unit = "Geotextile of given area and g/m² coverage."
- GreenTag EPD EN 15804
Global GreenTag Standard v4.1
Achievements:
Health & Ecotoxicity
- Low VOC levels
- No Toxicity Issues of Concern
LCA
Life Cycle Analysis - Water
- Water footprint available
Life Cycle Analysis - Resources
- Designed for recycling or reuse
- Rapidly renewable
- Reduced waste
Life Cycle Analysis - Greenhouse Gas
- Carbon footprint available
- Total GWP in A1-A3 available
Life Cycle Analysis - Emissions
- Low air emissions
- Low water emissions
Corporate Social Responsibility
- ≤5 year warranty
- All marketing environmental claims verified accurate
- Complies with relevant social and environmental laws of the country of operation
- Fit for Purpose certified
Ratings Tools
- Earthcheck
- Green Star NZ - GBCNZ
- IS Rating - ISCA
- New Zealand Homestar
More information:
The scope of certification includes Wool + Hemp Geotextile, sold by metre, widths available 50-600 cm.
Issues of Concern/Red Lights (if needed) The products have successfully passed the relevant GreenTag Standard's Cautionary Assessment Process and no Issues of Concern or Red Light Comments exist regarding the toxicity of the products
Global GreenTag International Standard V4.1.
This product is available in Australia and New Zealand.
Rating tools relevance:
EN 15804 EPDs
Green Star® Australia "Buildings" v1.0 Rating tool:
- Credit 21: Upfront Carbon Emissions
- Credit 26: Life Cycle Impacts
Green Star® Australia "Interiors v1.3" Rating Tools Credits:
- Credit 21: Sustainable Products
Green Star® New Zealand 'Design & As Built NZ' v1.1:
- Credit 19: Life Cycle Assessment
Green Star® New Zealand 'Performance NZ' v1.2:
- Credit 21: Procurement and Purchasing
New Zealand Homestar® v5.0 Rating Tool:
- EN3 Sustainable Materials
IS® v1.2:
- Mat-1 Lifecycle Impact Measurement and Reduction
IS® Design & As-Built v2.1:
- Rso-6 Material Life Cycle Measurement and Management
EarthCheck Rating Tool:
- Sustainable Materials
BRE Global BREEAM® International New Construction v6.0 Rating Tool:
- MAT01 Life Cycle Impacts
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