The product Form is one of three methods—alongside spreadsheet import and API integration—for entering your product source data into Pickler. This structured form guides you through inputting essential lifecycle data, covering every stage required for complete footprint calculations.
Here's a breakdown of the data you’ll enter per stage:
Product Details
In the Product Details section, enter the product’s basic information, like name, SKU, weight, and dimensions. These foundational details ensure accurate calculations for each stage of the footprint assessment and make it easy to identify and track each product in Pickler.Raw Materials
Specify each material used, including type, component and share (weight). Accurate material data helps calculate the environmental footprint from raw material extraction to processing.Production
Specify the production country or region for each component. This data combines with local energy mixes to calculate environmental impact of the production.Transport
In the Transport section, recreate your product’s journey by adding each location from production to warehouse. Start with the production location and add any stops along the way. Pickler can auto-calculate transport types and distances, or you can manually enter these. Complete each transport stage, then input the total pallet or shipping unit weight and dimensions for an accurate transport impact assessment.End-of-Life (EoL)
In the End of Life (EOL) section, add the region where the product enters waste processing, usually based on its shipping destination. Pickler estimates eco-costs for disposal methods like incineration, landfill, composting, or recycling. Custom EOL scenarios are possible if disposal differs from Pickler’s default, applied only when eco-costs increase to prevent greenwashing.
Using the Product Form ensures all key lifecycle data is captured accurately, supporting a thorough environmental assessment for each product.