BasiQ Green

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BasiQ Green

• Classification-system, based on LCAs
• Materials classified on environmental-impact

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BasiQ Green

• Evaluation of the environmental impact of
  alternatives in addition to peat
• A transparent discussion, based on ratio
• Peat-free shouldnt be the ultimate goal,
• but an improved environmental balance

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System boundries example from peat to substrate

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Systemboundries Coir
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LCA of white peat
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LCA of coir pith
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BasiQ Green
Specific figures per raw material and place of
issue
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Assessment of substrates

• weighing impact of product characteristics and
  production methods
• LCA greenhouse - gasses
• LCA human toxicants
• Environmental care (e.g. ISO 14001)
• Take back and recycle (when applicable)
• Application of Wise use guidelines Subject of
  this project (result certified peat-products)

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Product-classification

• A environmental performance considerably better
  than the average
• B avarage
• C environmental performance considerably worse
  than avarage

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Outlook practical implementation?

• Qualification of environmental impact is possible
• Certified constituents (quality and origin)
• Qualification of the functionality in development
  (lacking methods, specifications)
• Avoid disqualification of good products