Solar Gard® Window Film Calls for Increased Transparency as It Publishes Largest Environmental Product Declaration

January 25, 2011

Proves its energy saving window film provides a net positive environmental impact worldwide LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Solar Gard is making available the results of its environmental product declaration (EPD) in the UK, which scientifically substantiates that Solar Gard architectural solar control window films have a net positive environmental impact across the globe. An EPD is a complete assessment of the environmental impact of a product. Performed under ISO 14040 and 14025 standards for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and reporting, it is globally accepted as the most comprehensive way to validate a product’s environmental performance. By disclosing the complete cradle-to-grave environmental impact of more than 30 architectural solar control window films, Solar Gard affirms its commitment to transparency, providing consumers and the building sector with the information they need to make environmentally responsible decisions. Solar Gard’s architectural solar control window films help buildings consume up to 30 percent less energy for cooling by stabilising interior temperatures and transforming standard glass into high performance windows. In doing so, Solar Gard helps reduce a building’s carbon footprint.

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