Grown | high tech eco freeride skis HOME  | PRODUCTS  | SHOP  | NEWS-BLOG  |  GROWN  | CONTACT   PRODUCTS Outgrown Images Eco-design Life cycle optimization Global Warming Potential Corporate Social Responsibility Shop Global Warming Potential (GWP) In total, a pair of Grown skis has a GWP of 27,8kg CO2eq, which is 40% less than a conventionally produced ski with a comparable quality and performance (46,2kg CO2eq) (see figure 4 to the right). If we look at the materials only, our ecodesign strategy results even in a 60% lower GWP. This reduced and optimized amount of 27,8kg CO2eq has furthermore been offset with myclimate; the Outgrown is thus a climate neutral product. The Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a value describing the abilities of different greenhouse gases to trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. GWP's are based on the capability of each gas to absorb heat in the atmosphere relative to that of carbon dioxide (CO2), and are expressed in CO2 equivalents (CO2eq). By assessing the whole life cycle of a product and assigning a GWP value to it, the impacts of products and services are quantified and can be compared. A detailed life cycle analysis (LCA) is necessary to capture all relevant processes and materials within the product life cycle (PLC). Product designers can use the derived data to improve the ecodesign of that product or service and tackle the right and most effective parts of the system. The customer gets an indicator by hand in order to compare how ecological a product is. The Outgrown is the first ski with a complete LCA, which has been done together with the Swiss based non-profit organisation myclimate. Figure 4: GWP comparison of the Outgrown with a conventionally produced ski of similar quality. (Based on the LCA of the Outgrown in 176cm, season 2009/10, showing GWP of a single ski. Click figure to enlarge). Grown | low carbon footprint design | climate offset | ISPO Volvo Ecodesign award winner | © Grown 2009 | All rights reserved | AGB | PRIVACY | IMPRINT