LCA & material health results & interpretation Undercounter Lavatory LT569
Assessment scope and results
Declare™
Inventory threshold: 100 ppm
Declare level:
The Declare product database and label are used to select products that meet the LBC's stringent materials requirements, streamlining the materials specification and certification process.
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Evaluation program
Declare
Declare labels are issued to products disclosing ingredient inventory, sourcing and end of life options. Declare labels are based on the Manufacturers Guide to Declare, administered by the International Living Future Institute.
How it works
Material ingredients are inventoried and screened against the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List which represents the ‘worst in class’ materials, chemicals, and elements known to pose serious risks to human health and the greater ecosystem.
The Declare product database and label are used to select products that meet the Living Building Challenge's stringent materials requirements, streamlining the materials specification and certification process.
How this rating was achieved
Declare level
'Declared' is awarded to products when all the ingredients name and CAS numbers have been disclosed. 100% disclosure qualifies the product for the LEED v4 building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients credit option 1.
What's in the product and why
The ceramic body and glaze make up the majority of the total mass of the lavatory. Therefore, manufacturing and transportation of the ceramic create the greatest human health impacts when compared to the overall manufacture of the entire lavatory. By specifying a lavatory manufactured in North America, the consumer helps mitigate these human health impacts.
Red List materials
The undercounter lavatory comes complete with mounting hardware, in which lead anchors are included. Lead anchors are utilized for mounting to solid counter surfaces such as granite, marble or engineering resins. Lead anchors do not require epoxies as other materials may. In many applications, the user will not need the anchors. Lead is a highly poisonous metal when swallowed or inhaled. If desired, alternative materials can be chosen. Proper use of these lead anchors poses no threat to the user, as the anchors are located underneath the counter.
Alternative options for lavatories that do not utilize Red List materials are available. Contact us.
Where it goes at the end of its life
TOTO encourages consumers to recycle their used lavatory and lavatory parts. Contact your local municipality for recycling programs.
How we're making it healthier
Goals and plans for improvement
- Remove the mounting hardware from the lavatory, allowing the customer to determine the most appropriate means for installation.
- Remove lead anchors from the bill of materials allowing customers to select the appropriate hardware for their application.
References
Declare
TOTO USA, Declare label for Undercounter Lavatory LT569
Manufacturer's Guide to Declare
A comprehensive guide providing information about the program, the assessment methodology, how to submit material data to obtain a Declare label and how they are used to meet the Health & Happiness and Materials Petals of the Living Building Challenge.
SM Transparency Report (EPD) ™ + Material Health Overview ™
- Verification Material
evaluation - Self-declared
The material health evaluation is self-declared and done in accordance with the Manufacturers Guide to Declare.
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TOTO USA
1155 Southern Road
Morrow, GA 30260
www.totousa.com