Digital Magnetics® is the first printable magnet supplier to complete a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its magnetic product range

What Does a Life Cycle Assessment Mean?

To make sustainability claims meaningful, they need to be backed by real data, not assumptions.

That is why Digital Magnetics® carried out a full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its MagScience™ range and Magnetic PVC Films.

A Life Cycle Assessment is one of the most comprehensive and internationally recognised methods for measuring a product’s environmental footprint. Rather than looking at only one part of the process, an LCA evaluates the total climate impact across the entire life cycle of a product — from start to finish.

This includes:

  • Raw material extraction and sourcing

  • Manufacturing and energy use

  • Transport and logistics

  • Product use and durability

  • End-of-life disposal or recycling

In other words, it measures the impact of a magnetic film not just when it is produced, but throughout its full journey.

Independent and Verified Assessment

The Life Cycle Assessment was carried out by Hedgehog Company, an independent environmental consultancy, ensuring that the results are credible, transparent, and aligned with internationally accepted methodology.

Full Transparency in a Market Full of Claims

The printable magnet market is crowded with sustainability claims. 

Many suppliers promote products as ”REACH", “green,” or “low impact” — yet provide no measurable data or independent verification to support those statements.

We believe sustainability should be transparent, measurable, and verifiable.

That is why we:

  • Assessed both MagScience™ and Magnetic PVC films

  • Used internationally recognised ISO standards

  • Worked with an independent environmental consultancy

  • Communicate real numbers, not vague claims

By sharing third-party verified LCA results through our EPDs, we enable our customers to make informed decisions — and to communicate their own sustainability credentials with confidence.

The Result: Measurably Lower Climate Impact

The LCA results show that MagScience™ magnetic films achieve an average of 31% lower climate impact across their life cycle compared to traditional printable magnetic PVC films.

This reduction is driven by:

  • Lower material use through lighter construction

  • Improved transport efficiency

  • Reduced overall resource intensity

  • Optimised performance in thinner formats

Choosing MagScience™ means choosing a magnetic solution that delivers both high performance and a verified reduction in environmental footprint — supporting sustainability goals throughout the print supply chain.