Cork linoleum floor covering

This data set has been modeled according to the European Standard EN 15804+A2 for Sustainable Building. Results are depicted in modules that allow the structured expression of results over the entire life cycle.

Cork linoleum floor coverings are produced by calendering a homogeneous mixture of linoleum cement, cork flour, pigments and inorganic fillers onto a fibrous backing. The product is then brought into its final form by an oxidative curing process. Finally, the product is trimmed, inspected and packaged. In module C1, a manual dismantling (no loads) is assumed, collecting losses are neglected. The transport in module C2 to the recycling plant takes place with a truck (50km). Module C3 takes into account the grinding and thermal treatment (combustion) of the material. It is assumed that the material reaches the end of the waste status immediately after dismantling. The CO2 absorbed and stored in the material by photosynthesis (from module A1) is written off in C3 (CO2 neutrality within the product system according to EN 16485: Round and sawn timber - Environmental Product Declarations - Product category rules for wood and wood-based products for use in construction, 2014). Module D contains the loads through the operation of the recovery facility (excluding biogenic CO2, see above) and credits for the substitution of electricity (German electricity mix) and thermal energy (from natural gas). The calculation of combustion emissions and credits takes into account the specific calorific value of the material and the material composition.

This product can be used in construction.