At Armare, we lead with innovation,
becoming the first to earn a verified EPD* for Nautical-Marine components,
confirming our global leadership in product sustainability.
The Environmental Footprint Calculator gives you an easy way to evaluate and compare the technical and environmental performance of Armare products.
You get the carbon footprint, of course, but much more: the complete Environmental Footprint. The EF Calculator helps you to make informed decisions. For example, it is an irreplaceable method if you are looking to reduce the environmental impact of the Armare products you use, without compromising their technical performance.
The EF Calculator is implemented using the same mathematical model as Armare's verified EPDs but offers customized insights specifically for Ecodesing across the full range of rope diameters. It provides the environmental performance of 100 metres of rope, making it easier to compare product performance in terms of Ecodesign, rather than including complementary data like packaging.
CALCULATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF THE ARMARE PRODUCT YOU ARE USING (... AND THEN PRINT THE RESULT).
| Global Warming Potential - Total* | Kg CO2 eq | |
| Acidification | mol H+ eq | |
| Eutrophication, freshwater | Kg P eq | |
| Eutrophication, marine | Kg N eq | |
| Eutrophication, terrestrial | mol N eq | |
| Photochemical ozone formation | Kg NMVOC eq | |
| Ozone depletion | Kg CFC11 eq | |
| Abiotic depletion for minerals and metal | Kg Sb eq | |
| Resource use for fossils resources | MJ | |
| Water use | m3 depriv. |
| Breaking load | daN | |
| Weight | g/m |
* The carbon footprint for Armare products has been calculated and the value obtained corresponds to the Global Warming Potential - Total value.
NOW LET'S GO AND COMPARE YOUR PRODUCT WITH OUR NEXT ARMARE ROPE! REMEMBER TO COMPARE PRODUCTS WITH THE SAME TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS as BREAKING LOAD (... AND THEN PRINT THE RESULT).
| Global Warming Potential - Total* | Kg CO2 eq | |
| Acidification | mol H+ eq | |
| Eutrophication, freshwater | Kg P eq | |
| Eutrophication, marine | Kg N eq | |
| Eutrophication, terrestrial | mol N eq | |
| Photochemical ozone formation | Kg NMVOC eq | |
| Ozone depletion | Kg CFC11 eq | |
| Abiotic depletion for minerals and metal | Kg Sb eq | |
| Resource use for fossils resources | MJ | |
| Water use | m3 depriv. |
| Breaking load | daN | |
| Weight | g/m |
* The carbon footprint for Armare products has been calculated and the value obtained corresponds to the Global Warming Potential - Total value.
the Earth's temperature is determined through a balance between the captured radiation from the Sun's heat and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth. The incoming heat is limited by reflection from snow-covered surfaces and clouds and the fine dust emitted from volcanoes and industrial activity.
several human activities cause acid substances to be emitted in the atmosphere. The atmosphere thus become more acid. Rain, containing these acids, then pollutes the soil.
several substances which enter the environment because of human activity act a sort of fertilizer. In other words, they stimulate plant growth. In itself this is not problematic providing the quantities involved are small. Too much fertilizer, however, leads to, for example, an increase of algae in rivers and lakes. An excess of algae in water gives rise to a shortage of oxygen which causes fish to die.
several substances which enter the environment because of human activity act a sort of fertilizer. In other words, they stimulate plant growth. In itself this is not problematic providing the quantities involved are small. Too much fertilizer, however, leads to, for example, an increase of algae in rivers and lakes. An excess of algae in water gives rise to a shortage of oxygen which causes fish to die.
several substances which enter the environment because of human activity act a sort of fertilizer. In other words, they stimulate plant growth. In itself this is not problematic providing the quantities involved are small. Too much fertilizer, however, leads to, for example, an increase of algae in rivers and lakes. An excess of algae in water gives rise to a shortage of oxygen which causes fish to die.
occurs at certain times of the year due to a complex reaction in which a combination oh hydrocarbons (CxHy), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sunlight leads to the formation of ozone. Hydrocarbons are emitted by motor vehicles, the evaporation of solvents and from certain industrial processes. Photochemical ozone formation is caused by exactly the opposite of what cause the ozone hole: a surplus of ozone, but at the Earth's surface. Ozone is a very corrosive substance at this level. It is a strong oxidant which is capable of damaging virtually any material. This corrosiveness can also affect the lung tissue of humans and others animals, resulting in a serious health problems for asthma patients, children and the elderly in particular. Ozone can cause also serious damage to plants.
apart from heat and light, the Sun also radiates UV radiation and X-rays to the Earth in amounts that would be extremely dangerous if the Earth had no natural shield. This shield is formed by a layer (the stratosphere) which is located 10 to 50 km above the Earth's surface. The stratosphere contains ozone which absorbs some of the more dangerous forms of solar radiation.
minerals and metal are found in extractable quantities at only a few locations on the Earth. At some point in time these materials will become scarce and may even run out resulting in shortage. Minerals will never totally disappear from the Earth, so in theory they can never become exhausted. Ores can become exhausted, but minerals cannot. In theory all minerals are recoverable but in practice it is difficult to recycle them totally.
minerals and metal are found in extractable quantities at only a few locations on the Earth. At some point in time these materials will become scarce and may even run out resulting in shortage. The same generally rules apply to fossil fuels as to minerals. However, fuels can run out. The first law of thermodynamics stipulates that energy cannot just disappear; however, it can be converted into such low-value heat that energy recovery is impossible.
sustainable management of water resources and access to safe water and sanitation are essential for unlocking economic growth and productivity and provide significant leverage for existing investments in health and education. The natural environment e.g. forests, soils and wetlands contributes to management and regulation of water availability and water quality.
Please note that the data displayed in the EPD calculator has not been verified by a third party (i.e. certification bodies). If you need the EPD of a specific product (third party verified document as above (*)), Armare will be able to assist you and provide this service. In order to facilitate comparisons between products, the calculator provides values for 100 metres of rope, without supplementary information such as packaging. Verified EPDs, on the other hand, refer to the declared unit of 1 metre of rope and contain all additional information as required by the standards.