Environmental Declaration
According
Kingstonâ„¢ K-2007
to
Vitreous Sanitary Ceramic Ware
ISO 14025
Environmental
Product Declaration
Kohler Co. has established program management guidelines for safety, accident prevention and environmental
Kohler Safety Management System (KSMS) and Kohler Environmental Management System (KEMS)
Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects during Production
Kohler Co. has established program management guidelines for safety, accident prevention and environmental
performance. These systems enable Kohler Co. operations to achieve world-class performance. The management
systems are based on best management practices, and the application of these programs consistently delivers
significant results. Some Kohler Co. locations have elected the additional step of becoming certified to OHSAS
18001 and/or ISO 14001.
Vitreous ware is packaged primarily with double-wall corrugated containerboard. When utilized, white exterior
wrapping is manufactured with an Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)/Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) bleaching process.
Packaging
wrapping is manufactured with an Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)/Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) bleaching process.
Other packaging materials can include expanded polystyrene (EPS), low density polyethylene bags (LDPE) and
honeycomb paperboard blocking.
Corrugated containerboard and honeycomb blocking are 100% recyclable, and collection is available in most
municipalities. Other materials are typically recyclable; however, this is dependent on local availability of collection
programs.
Consumer Use
Conditions of Use
The majority of product use phase environmental impacts for vitreous ceramic sanitary ware are related to water
throughput. It is important to note that water use impacts are assigned to the device that controls water flow rate.
For example, a lavatory sink EPD will not include these impacts, as water consumption is controlled by the faucet
that is paired with it. Similarly, a toilet bowl EPD will not include water use impacts, as the tank or flushometer it is
paired with provides this function. However, a one-piece toilet with integrated tank and bowl will include water use
Commercial lavatories and sinks are assumed to require 365 cleanings per year with 10 ml of 1% sodium lauryl
sulfate solution. These impacts are included within the product use stage of the LCA.
paired with provides this function. However, a one-piece toilet with integrated tank and bowl will include water use
impacts within its EPD.
Reference Service Life
Commercial lavatories and sinks are assumed to remain in service for 20 years.
Cleaning and Maintenance
sulfate solution. These impacts are included within the product use stage of the LCA.
End of Life
Recycle or Reuse
Collection and processing for vitreous product beneficial reuse at end-of-life is possible, but not widely available at
the present time.
Disposal
The KOHLER® LCA model assumes the vitreous portion of the product is disposed of in a municipal landfill.
Accessory and packaging materials are modeled as landfilled or recycled, depending on typical rates within the
United States.
Environment
5 of 9