Need For EPDS in Indian High-Rise Constructions for Reduced Greenwashing and Sustainable Future with Green Polymer and Composites

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Year : 2024 | Volume :12 | Special Issue : 07 | Page : 132-144
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Pooja Mishra,

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Fulena Rajak,

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Ravish Kumar,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, India
  2. Professor, Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, India

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Environmental product declarations (EPDs) are a globally recognized means of communicating the environmental impacts of a product or service across its entire lifecycle. They evaluate various items’ environmental performance and pinpoint enhancement chances. EPDs are very useful in the construction industry since they may be used to choose environmentally friendly building materials and techniques. India is undergoing a swift construction surge, with high-rise towers becoming progressively prevalent.. However, the construction sector also significantly contributes to environmental pollution and climate change. EPDs can be essential in helping India build more sustainable high-rises. High-rise constructions are revolutionized by highly demanding innovative use of polymer and composite materials, thus addressing their environmental footprint and impact. This research paper will discuss the need for EPDs in Indian high-rise construction and the challenges and opportunities that must be addressed to promote their adoption. EPDs provide standardized documents outlining the environmental impact of green composites across their life cycle. Green composites, which involve the combination of natural fibers and bio-based polymers, provide a sustainable option for construction materials. Green composites marry natural fibers (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin) with bio-based polymers (PLA, PHA, cellulose derivatives) for a sustainable construction option. A rapid literature review methodology explored the potential benefits of EPDs for the Indian construction sector and the environment.  

Keywords: Indian EPDs, greenwashing, high-rise construction, green composite, sustainability.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Pooja Mishra, Fulena Rajak, Ravish Kumar. Need For EPDS in Indian High-Rise Constructions for Reduced Greenwashing and Sustainable Future with Green Polymer and Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(07):132-144.
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Pooja Mishra, Fulena Rajak, Ravish Kumar. Need For EPDS in Indian High-Rise Constructions for Reduced Greenwashing and Sustainable Future with Green Polymer and Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(07):132-144. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=0


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Special Issue Open Access Review Article
Volume 12
Special Issue 07
Received 23/04/2024
Accepted 22/07/2024
Published 17/10/2024
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