Wool Hemp Geotextile

Rubisco Pty Ltd

About this product

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."

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 Assessed

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