How should I as a customer act to minimize my CO2 emissions?

LSAB sells saw blades, bandsaw blades, planing tools and tools for woodworking. Regardless of the type of tool, re-grinding service is included as part of the offer. The tool’s performance, service life, possibility of grinding and repair are important factors in evaluating the total cost of the product. This also effect the total CO2 emissions.

Is it always environmentally friendly to send the product on re-grinding?

LSAB has carried out an LCA analysis under its own auspices to estimate the climate impact in kg CO2 for a typical sawmill blade art no. 53694. Examples based on the purchase of sheet metal in Germany, processing of product in Laholm, final destination LSAB Långshyttan. Diagram shows the distribution of CO2 emissions in different parts of production and grinding of a saw blade. Transport divided into alternative Diesel, HVO.