Gujia Home Furnishing Bio-Based Leather Application: Mycelial Materials Obtained the European Union EPD Environmental Statement
In recent years, with the increase in global environmental awareness, the application of sustainable materials in the consumer goods field has attracted much attention. As a leading brand in the domestic home furnishing industry, Gujia Home Furnishing recently announced that its bio-based leather product - a new product made of mycelial materials, has successfully obtained the EU Environmental Product Statement (EPD) certification and has become the focus of the industry. This breakthrough not only marks Gu Jiajia Home Furnishing’s leading position in the field of sustainable development, but also provides new environmental protection solutions for the home furnishing industry.
1. Mycelium materials: a double breakthrough in environmental protection and performance
Mycelial material is a bio-based material cultivated based on fungal mycelium, which has the characteristics of degradability, low carbon emissions and efficient resource utilization. Compared with traditional or synthetic leather, the production process of mycelial materials requires no animal participation and consumes less energy. The mycelial leather used by Gujia Home Furnishing this time not only has the flexibility and durability similar to traditional leather, but also has passed the strict EU EPD certification, proving that its environmental impact throughout the life cycle has been significantly reduced.
| Material Type | Carbon emissions (kg CO₂/㎡) | Water consumption (L/㎡) | Degradability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional animal leather | 110 | 17,000 | Partially degradable |
| Synthetic Leather (PU/PVC) | 85 | 3,500 | Non-degradable |
| Mycelium leather | 25 | 1,200 | Completely degradable |
2. EU EPD certification: authoritative recognition of global environmental standards
The EU Environmental Products Statement (EPD) is an internationally recognized environmental certification system that requires companies to transparently disclose the entire environmental impact of products from raw materials to waste treatment. Gujia Home Furnishing’s mycelium leather has passed EPD certification, which means that its environmental performance has reached international high standards. The following are the key certification data:
| Evaluation indicators | Mycelium leather data | Industry average (synthetic leather) |
|---|---|---|
| Global Warming Potential (GWP) | 5.2 kg CO₂ eq/㎡ | 28.7 kg CO₂ eq/㎡ |
| Acidification potential (AP) | 0.03 kg SO₂ eq/㎡ | 0.15 kg SO₂ eq/㎡ |
| Eutrophication potential (EP) | 0.01 kg PO₄³⁻ eq/㎡ | 0.08 kg PO₄³⁻ eq/㎡ |
3. Market response and industry trends
After the release of Gujia Home Furnishing's mycelium leather products, it quickly sparked heated discussions in the market. According to social media monitoring data, the number of readings on related topics exceeded 5 million in the past 10 days, and the search volume of keywords "biologically based leather" and "sustainable home" increased by 320% month-on-month. Consumer surveys show that 70% of respondents are willing to pay a premium of 10%-15% for environmentally friendly materials.
From the perspective of industry trends, the global bio-based materials market size is expected to grow from US$12 billion in 2023 to US$45 billion in 2030, with an annual compound growth rate of 18%. As an important application scenario, the home furnishing field has attracted international brands such as IKEA and Ashley Furniture. This innovation of Gujia Home Furnishing further consolidates its technical barriers in the domestic market.
4. Future Outlook: Green Upgrade from Materials to Industrial Chain
Gu Jiajia Furnishing said that mycelial leather will be the first to be used in high-end sofas and soft bed series, with a production capacity planned to reach 500,000 square meters in 2024. The company also plans to jointly develop second-generation mycelial materials with scientific research institutions, aiming to reduce production costs by 30%. This move not only responds to China's "dual carbon" strategy, but also provides a replicable and sustainable development path for the home furnishing industry.
With the stricter environmental regulations and changes in consumer preferences, the popularity of bio-based materials has become inevitable. The case of Gu Jiajia Furnishing proves that technological innovation and commercial value can be parallel and will lead more companies to join the wave of green transformation in the future.
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