ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Construction materials have an environmental impact that extends throughout their life cycle—from the extraction of the raw materials used to manufacture them to their end of life. Environmental product declarations (EPDs) show the extent of this environmental impact. EPDs publish the results of a life-cycle analysis according to ISO standards. They are validated by independent third parties, thus ensuring their objectivity. By consulting an EPD, it is possible to know, among other things, the impact of a certain material on global warming. Professionals can therefore use this information, in addition to that already available, to guide them in their selection. In this webinar, we will review the information published in the brand-new EPD on SOPRA-XPS insulation, and in EPDs on other insulation materials and even a few sealants. Specific EPDs for SOPREMA products as well as generic EPDs will be used to establish trends regarding materials with the lowest environmental impact. This analysis may set the record straight when it comes to preconceived ideas.

This one-hour webinar will include a 15-minute question period, allowing you to interact with our experts and learn more about the subject!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

JEAN-FRANÇOIS CÔTÉ
Director, Standards and Scientific Affairs at SOPREMA

Jean-François Côté holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Université de Sherbrooke and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from INRS-Université du Québec obtained in 1998. He joined Soprema in 1999 as a research chemist where he worked on the development of adhesives and sealants used in roofing and civil engineering. From 2009 to 2015, he was Director of Strategic Development for Soprema, coordinating the activities of the Canadian R&D and technical departments of the organization. In his current role, he represents Soprema on technical committees of industry associations (ARMA, PIMA, CIMAC) and is actively engaged in various North American standards development organizations (CSA, ASTM, ULC).

He is a registered chemist in the province of Québec (OCQ), is vice-chair of the ASTM D08 Committee on “Roofing and Waterproofing”, and is chair of the CSA A123 technical committee on Roofing Materials.