Can YADA products make carbon neutral or net-zero claims?

YADA products are inherently carbon-negative — the wood itself stores more carbon than the manufacturing releases.

Why wood is carbon-negative:

• Trees absorb CO2 as they grow (1kg wood stores ~1.7kg CO2)
• Birch and bamboo regrow from existing root systems, no replanting needed
• Manufacturing releases minimal CO2 vs plastic or paper production
• Net carbon footprint: -0.5 to -1.2 kg CO2e per kg of wooden cutlery

Documentation YADA can provide:

• Product-level carbon footprint data (per kg, per piece, per container) — calculated per ISO 14067
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) summary — from raw material to delivery
• Packaging carbon footprint — kraft paper, soy-based inks, recyclable materials
• Supply chain emission data — Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions by category
• Third-party verification — SGS-validated carbon data available

Packaging sustainability (also carbon-conscious):

• Outer cartons: 100% recyclable kraft paper, FSC certified
• Inner wraps: PE-free, water-based ink printing
• Master cartons: Soy-based ink, no plastic lamination
• Bulk options: Heat-treated wood pallets (no fumigation, ISPM 15 compliant)

For your marketing claims: Avoid unqualified "carbon neutral" claims unless you have purchased offsets for the full lifecycle. YADA can support your claim with verified data — talk to us about specific scenarios.