How does WPC formwork help achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in building construction?

Through its material properties and usage methods, WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) formwork provides the following assistance to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the construction field:

1. Reduce wood consumption and reduce carbon emissions caused by deforestation
Replace traditional wood formwork: The large-scale use of traditional wood formwork requires cutting down trees, while WPC formwork uses renewable wood powder and plastic as the main raw materials, significantly reducing dependence on natural wood resources and indirectly protecting the forest ecosystem. Forests serve as important carbon sinks, and their protection helps reduce greenhouse gas concentrations.
Environmentally friendly material sources: Recycled plastic is often used in the plastic portion of WPC formwork, again reducing the need for carbon-intensive new materials.

2. High turnover times, reducing carbon emissions during the template manufacturing process
Strong durability: The service life of WPC formwork is much longer than that of traditional wood formwork and can be reused 30-50 times, reducing the frequency of the formwork production and transportation process, thereby reducing manufacturing-related carbon emissions.
Long-term economics: Greater efficiency means fewer formwork units are needed on a project, resulting in less energy consumption for transportation and storage.

3. Recycling and recycling to reduce carbon emissions from incineration and landfilling of waste formwork
Avoid incineration and landfill: Traditional formwork is often incinerated or landfilled after being scrapped, resulting in the emission of carbon dioxide or methane. In contrast, WPC formwork can be physically recycled into new formwork or other building products, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of disposal.
Circular economy promotes carbon neutrality: By forming a closed-loop recycling system for formwork, construction companies can further reduce the life cycle carbon footprint of building materials.

4. Reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions during the construction phase
No release agent required: The smooth surface of WPC formwork requires no release agent, which reduces the use of chemicals on the construction site and reduces the carbon emissions associated with the production and application of these materials.
Reduce concrete surface modification: The demoulding effect after concrete pouring is good, which reduces the mechanical energy consumption and labor investment required for finishing operations, indirectly saving energy.

5. Support green building certification and policy compliance
Meet green building standards: The environmental protection characteristics of WPC formwork meet the material selection requirements of green building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM, helping construction projects achieve low-carbon goals.
Respond to carbon neutrality policies: The construction industry in many countries is gradually promoting carbon emission control. Using WPC templates can help companies reduce carbon emission indicators and is in line with industry development trends.

6. Promote the sustainable development of the industry and establish a demonstration effect
Benchmarking effect: Low-carbon building projects using WPC templates can set a demonstration effect for the industry and attract more companies to participate in low-carbon technology transformation.
Innovation incentives: The low-carbon management experience accumulated by enterprises in the process of using WPC templates can provide reference for green innovation in other construction links and further promote the realization of carbon neutrality goals.