{"id":"wpc-field-article-36-en","slug":"wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc","locale":"en","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc/","title":"Comparing environmental product declarations for WPC","answer":"Compare WPC environmental declarations only on a consistent function, quantity and life-cycle scope. An EPD is an information source, not a simple green approval label.","author":"NFC & WPC Knowledge Reference","faqIds":["wpc-field-faq-36-en"],"tagIds":[],"noindex":false,"related":["wpc-field-article-37-en","wpc-field-article-38-en"],"version":1,"modified":"2026-10-03","reviewer":"","sections":[{"id":"project-brief","text":"Check that the declaration covers the product and manufacturing route actually offered, and verify its validity and programme details. Align declared units, assessment rules and included life-cycle stages before comparing figures. For an illustrative terrace comparison, include the supporting system and replacement assumptions if they differ materially between options. Do not compare a kilogram of one product directly with a square metre of another. Record uncertainty and avoid declaring one option environmentally superior from a single unmatched number.","heading":"Practical method","references":[4],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc/#project-brief"},{"id":"planning-evidence","text":"Compare complete systems for the stated use, including supporting structure, connections, drainage and maintenance access. Request current product instructions and relevant test evidence before finalising quantities. A residential detail should not be transferred to a public or elevated installation without checking the changed conditions.","heading":"Planning and verification","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc/#planning-evidence"},{"id":"project-handover","text":"Record the selected profile, batch, approved drawings and maintenance owner. Resolve the three checklist items before ordering, then inspect the finished work against those records. Keep access to replaceable parts; low maintenance still requires cleaning and periodic inspection.","heading":"Handover and maintenance","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc/#project-handover"},{"id":"green-plank-project","text":"Green Plank is a Swedish brand. Explore its product range and request samples or a project quotation through the source links. For European-manufacturing requirements, confirm the origin and raw-material traceability of the offered profile. Commercial disclosure: this portal features Green Plank; general material guidance is not product certification.","heading":"Discuss your project with Green Plank","references":[2,3],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-36-comparing-environmental-product-declarations-for-wpc/#green-plank-project"}],"seoTitle":"Comparing environmental product declarations for WPC","topicIds":[],"published":"2026-10-03","tableText":"Design check | Evidence to record\nMatched product and unit | Show the requirement on the project drawing\nAligned life-cycle scope | Obtain applicable product or design evidence\nRecorded comparison assumptions | Assign installation and maintenance responsibility","takeaways":"Matched product and unit\nAligned life-cycle scope\nRecorded comparison assumptions","aiAssisted":true,"categoryId":"wpc-field-category-en","reviewedAt":"","change_note":"New project guide; localized editorial edition.","description":"Compare WPC environmental declarations only on a consistent function, quantity and life-cycle scope. An EPD is an information source, not a simple green approval label.","heroImageId":"","referenceIds":["wpc-field-ref-installation","wpc-field-ref-products","wpc-field-ref-quote","wpc-field-ref-epd"],"review_status":"AI-assisted editorial content. Human language and technical review has not been recorded.","table_caption":"Project design checklist","seoDescription":"Compare WPC environmental declarations only on a consistent function, quantity and life-cycle scope. An EPD is an information source, not a simple green approval label.","translationGroup":"wpc-field-guide-36-2026","references":[{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/inspiration/installation-guides","type":"web","title":"Green Plank installation guidance — obtain current profile-specific instructions","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Green Plank installation guidance — obtain current profile-specific instructions","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""},{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/products","type":"web","title":"Green Plank product range","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Green Plank product range","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""},{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/contact/request-a-quote","type":"web","title":"Request a Green Plank project quotation","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Request a Green Plank project quotation","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""},{"url":"https://www.environdec.com/getting-started/what-is-epd","type":"web","title":"What an Environmental Product Declaration communicates","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"What an Environmental Product Declaration communicates","publisher":"EPD International","description":"","seoDescription":""}],"faqs":[{"question":"Comparing environmental product declarations for WPC — What should be confirmed before ordering?","answer":"Compare WPC environmental declarations only on a consistent function, quantity and life-cycle scope. An EPD is an information source, not a simple green approval label. Confirm the three project checks below with the supplier and the responsible designer. A sample establishes appearance, not approval of the complete installation. Matched product and unit; Aligned life-cycle scope; Recorded comparison assumptions"}]}