84107201

Description: This agreement provides funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to Building Materials Re-Use Association.

This program is to support the development, enhanced standardization and transparency, and reporting criteria for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) which include the measurement of embodied greenhouse gas emissions associated with all relevant stages of production, use, and disposal, in conformance with international standards.

The recipient will develop a digital LCA-EPD generator software tool, enhance its capabilities as a program operator and create a sub-category PCR for salvaged and reprocessed construction products.

The project will generate data on 'average' use, quality, service lifespans, past uses and end-of-life in key product group categories for use in product circularity activities such as design for reuse and materials passport development.

Activities: The activities include capacity building and education such as OpenLCA software training, seating members of a technical committee for quality assistance and governance as a program operator.

Activities also include developing a PCR for salvage and reuse construction products; a digital LCA-EPD generator; and Environmental Product Declarations (approx 300) from 100 different salvage and reuse establishments.

Subrecipient: Build Reuse will provide a subaward for USDA Forest Products Laboratory for peer reviews and publications.

Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables for Task 1. Capacity building and education include hosting a two-day workshop and sessions at annual conferences dedicated to LCA, EPDs and carbon labeling; training for OpenLCA software for staff; declare and publish program operator status and information on website; and proposed presentation and paper at annual ACLCA conference.

The anticipated deliverables for Task 2. PCR for salvage and reuse construction products include an RFP for PO PCR specification; contracting a PO for PCR committee; soliciting and contracting an expert review panel; and conducting PCR development.

The anticipated deliverables for Task 3. Digital LCA-EPD generator development include open Excel-based digital LCI data collection templates; software design; digital generator testing/refinement; and instructional guidance for generator.

The anticipated deliverables for Task 4. EPD development include EPD program webinars; establishing solicitation and program guidelines; developing LCA models for principal salvage and reuse processes; conducting LCI data collection processes in partnership facilities; third-party verification of EPDs; and publication of EPDs.

The expected outcomes include OpenLCA trained staff; dedicated LCA-EPD session at each annual conference for purposes of cross-grant coordination; one or more online education products; one report and roadmap documenting workshop and reporting; five papers/presentations to national ACLCA conference; development of one core PCR; an EPD generator tool; and approximately 300 EPDs.

The intended beneficiaries include architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, LCA practitioners, academia, and material manufacturers and suppliers.

Building Materials Re-Use Association

1 - CORE MISSION 1.3 - REVITALIZE LAND AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.3 - ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL AND SUBNATIONAL CLIMATE EFFORTS 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.1 - ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 3 - ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE 3.1 - HOLD ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATORS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ACCOUNTABLE 3.2 - DETECT VIOLATIONS AND PROMOTE COMPLIANCE 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 6.3 - PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES 7 - ENSURE SAFETY OF CHEMICALS FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7.1 - ENSURE CHEMICAL AND PESTICIDE SAFETY 7 - ENSURE SAFETY OF CHEMICALS FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7.2 - PROMOTE POLLUTION PREVENTION

66.721 - Reducing Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Construction Materials and Products

Office of Grants and Debarment (OGD) [EPA - HQ]

Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) [EPA - HQ]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208-2589 United States

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Reducing Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Construction Materials and Products (EPA-R-OCSPP-OPPT-FY2023-001)

Termination This project grant was reported as terminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in July 2025. See All
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 12/31/29 to 04/30/25.