Agriculture Reference
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compounds containing glass fibre. This
allows the weight of vehicles to be reduced,
thus lowering their fuel consumption and
the emission of greenhouse gases. These
compounds are also recyclable; this allows
materials such as polypropylene to be eco-
nomized, further reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
Notes
1
As compared to a growing forest that produces only 4.5 t of wet wood per annum.
2
ACV (according to the ISO 14040 standard): compilation and evaluation of the inputs and potential envi-
ronmental impacts of a production system throughout its entire life cycle.
3
Mixed according to well-determined proportions of thermoplastics and hemp fibres.
4
Mixed according to specified proportions of cement and hemp straw, placed between two pieces of wood
and a backboard in order to create the wall.
5
According to standard NF POI-010: stages of the life cycle of a construction material extending from
the occupation of the building to the departure of the last occupants and including its maintenance and
repair.
