Millboard Eco-Benefits
Millboard has many environmentally friendly benefits above standard composite or recycled products.
Natural Environment
Made using reclaimed and recycled materials
Low environmental impact polyurethane material
Does not use any timber – Leaves trees standing
Made in the U.K – Low carbon footprint
Does not cause deforestation (180 million hectares of deforestation in 15 years – equivalent to 7 times the size of Great Britain)
No chemicals to leach into the ground
Resistant to stains and mould – Does not require chemical cleaner
Energy
Low energy manufacture process (Typically uses up to 7 times less energy per m2 of product than some Thermoplastics)
Used to create energy production at end of life cycle (creates up to 50 times more energy when consumed in a power station than it took to make the base material)
Lifetime Analysis
Ozone Depletion Rating (ODR) = 0 (Polyurethane) Requires the rating of maximum 5 to attain green rating
Global Warming Potential (GWP) = 0 (Polyurethane) Requires the rating of maximum 5 to attain green rating
Lasts longer than standard timber, less resources used over lifespan.
Made locally in the U.K, minimal carbon footprint
Polyurethane, the main base material, is an extremely low environmental impact material (see ODR & GWP above)
Other products using polyurethane as the main base material have been awarded a BREEAM ‘A’ rating.
