Current Status and Perspective of the Type III Environmental Declaration, EcoLeaf

Abstract

ISO14025 and other components defined in the Japanese Type III environmental label, EcoLeaf, were reviewed. Feature of the EcoLeaf includes enhancement of efficiency of PCR generation, specification of generic data, and system certification. Definition of foreground data boundary and publication of similar products are current issues. As for overseas Type III program, Sweden EPD revised their program with almost same problem consciousness as EcoLeaf. The Sweden program publishes PCR in comprehensive product area, while number of label publication is quite smaller than EcoLeaf. East Asian countries have started participation to or development of Type III programs, e.g., China and Taiwan started in the field of building and electronic product respectively. In the near future of EcoLeaf, coordination with carbon footprint program, application regarding the EuP directive, and collaboration with East Asian countries are expected to be facilitated.