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Common questions about Pickler's methdology
Common questions about Pickler's methdology
Pickler's eco forecast vs EPD
Scope of material stage
Scope of production stage
Scope of transport stage
Scope of the end-of-life stage
How often is the data in Pickler updated?
Chemicals list
Can carbon sequestration be accounted for in the LCA-based method of Pickler?
What unit of measure do you use?
Which algorithms are used by Pickler?
What are the differences between IDEMAT and EcoInvent?
How does Pickler score the sustainability of products?
Can existing EPD/LCA be used in Pickler?
What transport methods are there in the transport stage?
FAQ: Why does Ink show an unspecified production process in Pickler?
FAQ: Why is the impact for grass cardboard the same as kraft in Pickler?
What general calculation rules do you follow?
What is the scope of our footprint calculations?
What is the difference between scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 data?
The use of standardized database for our calculations
Guide: What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions?
Why did we choose the Idemat LCI data for our calculations?
Pickler results are LCA-based, what does that mean?
How are eco costs calculated?
FAQ: What's the difference between the carbon footprint and climate change impact category?
How does Pickler calculate the environmental impact of packaging?
What is outside the scope of Pickler?
What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Why Do We Use It?
What is the business relevance of eco-costs?
FAQ: Why does kraft have a lower carbon footprints than testliner in Pickler?
How credible are your calculations?
How can end-of-life emissions be negative?
How accurate are the results of Pickler?
How do eco-costs and eco score relate to eachother?
What if I don't agree with the outcome of an eco forecast?
Can you compare Pickler's Packaging Impact Reports to other LCA/impact reports?
Is the data certified?
How do I know that the data is right in this report?
Is the Pickler methodology certified?
How we make fair comparisons with other products
How Pickler makes clear what sustainability benefit the product offers
How do we make sustainability claims easy to understand for non-experts
Who is responsible for the outcome of the calculations?
How we substantiate sustainability claims with facts and how we keep them up-to-date
What if other suppliers do not fill in the correct data?
Paper / carton coatings and laminates
With what standards does Pickler comply?
What is the difference between the recyclability of a product and the actual recycling rate?
What If I Don't Understand An Outcome?
How can Eco scores from individual packaging be compared?