The footprint behind every NetZero Cycle product.
Draft EPD summaries for our mugs, T-shirts and stickers: what each product is made of, its indicative carbon footprint across the life cycle, and our path to carbon neutral. Use the calculator to estimate the carbon credits needed for your own order.
Measure
A life cycle assessment (ISO 14040/44) of each product, from raw materials to end of life.
Declare
Results published as an EPD following ISO 14025, with the footprint per product.
Reduce
Cut emissions in sourcing, production and shipping wherever we can.
Neutralize
Buy and retire verified carbon credits for the remaining emissions.
NetZero Cycle Coffee Mug
White ceramic mug printed with the NetZero Cycle mark. Most of its footprint comes from kiln firing during production and from washing during use.
Product information
- Declared unit
- 1 ceramic mug, approx. 350 ml (12 oz)
- Materials
- Ceramic body, glaze, printed decoration
- Brand
- NetZero Cycle, Oakville, Ontario
- System boundary
- Cradle-to-grave (A1–C4)
- Standards
- ISO 14025, ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067
- Program operator
- To be confirmed
- PCR
- To be confirmed
- Verification
- Third-party verification pending
- Valid until
- Issued on verification
Where the emissions come from INDICATIVE
Based on a published footprint of 1.9 kg CO₂e cradle-to-gate (about 80% from kiln firing) and 7.5 kg CO₂e over the mug’s life. Source: Ceramics Monthly, “Sustainable Steps”.
Environmental indicators per mug
| Indicator | Unit | Production (A1–A3) | Distribution, use & end of life (A4–C4) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global warming potential (GWP-total) | kg CO₂e | |||
| GWP-fossil · GWP-biogenic | kg CO₂e | From product LCA | ||
| Water use | m³ | From product LCA | ||
| Acidification · Eutrophication | mol H⁺ eq · kg P eq | From product LCA | ||
Path to carbon neutral
NetZero Cycle T-shirt
Forest-green crew-neck tee with the NetZero Cycle chest print. Yarn and fabric production and home washing make up most of its footprint.
Product information
- Declared unit
- 1 adult T-shirt
- Materials
- Cotton jersey, printed chest graphic (fibre content to be confirmed)
- Brand
- NetZero Cycle, Oakville, Ontario
- System boundary
- Cradle-to-grave (A1–C4)
- Standards
- ISO 14025, ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067
- Program operator
- To be confirmed
- PCR
- To be confirmed
- Verification
- Third-party verification pending
- Valid until
- Issued on verification
Where the emissions come from INDICATIVE
Midpoints of published ranges: yarn 36–51%, use 31–48%, fabric 20%. Whole-life footprint of 5.4 kg CO₂e (organic cotton tee) to 9.2 kg CO₂e (conventional cotton). Sources: Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics; University of Pretoria; FAO AGRIS.
Environmental indicators per T-shirt
| Indicator | Unit | Production (A1–A3) | Distribution, use & end of life (A4–C4) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global warming potential (GWP-total) | kg CO₂e | Split from product LCA | ||
| GWP-fossil · GWP-biogenic | kg CO₂e | From product LCA | ||
| Water use | m³ | From product LCA | ||
| Acidification · Eutrophication | mol H⁺ eq · kg P eq | From product LCA | ||
Path to carbon neutral
NetZero Cycle Sticker
Round die-cut vinyl sticker, about 7.5 cm across. Small product, small footprint: most of it comes from the vinyl film, liner and printing.
Product information
- Declared unit
- 1 round sticker, approx. 7.5 cm
- Materials
- Printed vinyl (PVC) film, adhesive, paper release liner
- Brand
- NetZero Cycle, Oakville, Ontario
- System boundary
- Cradle-to-grave (A1–C4)
- Standards
- ISO 14025, ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067
- Program operator
- To be confirmed
- PCR
- To be confirmed
- Verification
- Third-party verification pending
- Valid until
- Issued on verification
How the estimate is built INDICATIVE
| Component | Approx. weight | kg CO₂e |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl (PVC) film, 2.94 kg CO₂e/kg | 0.5 g | 0.0015 |
| Liner, adhesive, inks, printing & cutting energy, packaging, disposal | – | allowance |
| Rounded total per sticker |
PVC emission factor: UK Government conversion factors via Climatiq. The total includes a deliberately generous allowance for the other components until the product LCA is complete.
Environmental indicators per sticker
| Indicator | Unit | Production (A1–A3) | Distribution, use & end of life (A4–C4) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global warming potential (GWP-total) | kg CO₂e | Split from product LCA | ||
| GWP-fossil · GWP-biogenic | kg CO₂e | From product LCA | ||
| Water use | m³ | From product LCA | ||
Path to carbon neutral
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