GB/T 26694-2024 in English
VALIDSpecification for green design assessmant of furniture
- Issued on:2024-06-29
- Implemented on:2025-01-01
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《GB/T 26694-2024家具绿色设计评价规范》由TC480（全国家具标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为中国轻工业联合会。
Introduction
1. Standard Overview
GB/T 26694-2024 "Green Design Evaluation Specification for Furniture" replaces the original GB/T 26694-2011, and puts forward stricter requirements for the green design of furniture products. This standard applies to all types of furniture products and emphasizes the environmental impact of the entire life cycle from raw material acquisition, production, transportation, use to recycling.
2. Development Background and Technological Evolution
With the increasing global attention to environmental protection, green design has become a development trend in the furniture industry. The new version of the standard adds requirements for life cycle assessment reports and refines specific indicators for material selection, production process and waste treatment. Compared with the old version, the term definitions are more precise and the evaluation method is more operational.
3. Comparison of standard frameworks
| Dimensions | Requirements of the 2011 version | Added/modified in the 2024 version |
|---|---|---|
| Definition of terms | Includes basic concepts such as green design and life cycle | Refers to the definitions of environmental factors and environmental impacts, and adds a life cycle assessment report |
| Evaluation methods | Specific steps are not specified | Detailed methodological framework and implementation guidelines are added |
| Material requirements | Only stipulates the use of environmentally friendly materials | Added specific requirements and testing standards for the use of recycled materials |
4. Explanation of key terms
Life Cycle: Refers to the entire process of a product from the acquisition of raw materials to final recycling and disposal. For example, the life cycle of wooden furniture includes wood felling, processing and production, market circulation, user use and waste disposal.
Environmental Impact: Refers to the beneficial or harmful changes caused by a product to the ecosystem during its life cycle. For example, carbon emissions generated during the manufacturing process is a typical environmental impact.
5. Implementation Recommendations
Enterprises should give priority to adopting industry-leading clean production technologies, establish a sound environmental management system (such as ISO 14001), and conduct life cycle assessments regularly to optimize designs. It is recommended to use recyclable materials, reduce packaging waste, and cooperate with qualified third parties to prepare a life cycle assessment report that meets the requirements.
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