Dice Set

A dice set represents the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing a standard collection of gaming dice, typically consisting of seven polyhedral dice used in tabletop role-playing games. The product encompasses the complete manufacturing process from raw material extraction through final packaging.

Material Composition Assumptions

A typical dice set weighing approximately 35 grams consists of the following materials:

• Acrylic or PMMA polymer: 25 grams (71%)
• Epoxy resin coating: 3 grams (9%)
• ABS or polycarbonate plastic components: 5 grams (14%)
• Zinc alloy (for premium metal variants): 2 grams (6%)

Premium variants may incorporate gemstone materials or wood components, which significantly alter the environmental impact profile due to extraction and processing requirements. Standard plastic dice represent the baseline configuration for carbon footprint calculations.

Manufacturing Geography

Dice production occurs predominantly in China, where specialized injection molding facilities concentrate around manufacturing hubs in Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. The Chinese manufacturing base benefits from established supply chains for plastic resins and metal alloys, along with expertise in precision molding techniques required for balanced gaming dice.

The grid intensity for Chinese manufacturing operations averages 555 gCO2/kWh, reflecting the country’s coal-heavy electricity generation mix. This relatively high carbon intensity affects the Scope 2 emissions associated with the energy-intensive heating and molding processes used in dice production.

Regional Variation

Manufacturing Region	Grid Intensity	Estimated CCI Score	Adjustment vs Default
China	555 gCO2/kWh	Data unavailable	Baseline
Germany	366 gCO2/kWh	Data unavailable	Lower impact
United States	386 gCO2/kWh	Data unavailable	Lower impact
India	708 gCO2/kWh	Data unavailable	Higher impact
South Korea	436 gCO2/kWh	Data unavailable	Lower impact

Provenance Override Guidance

1. Material composition documentation specifying exact plastic resin types and metal alloy compositions used in production
2. Manufacturing facility energy consumption data including electricity usage per unit produced and renewable energy percentages
3. Transportation logistics information covering shipping distances and modes from raw material suppliers to final assembly
4. Waste stream documentation detailing material recovery rates and disposal methods for production byproducts
5. Surface treatment specifications including any chemical coatings, paints, or finishing processes applied to completed dice

Methodology Notes

• The CCI score represents a cradle-to-gate assessment covering raw material extraction through completed manufacturing
• Scope breakdown allocation reflects typical plastic manufacturing patterns with material production dominating Scope 3 impacts
• Functional unit defined as one complete seven-dice gaming set with standard polyhedral shapes
• Assessment excludes packaging materials, retail distribution, and end-of-life disposal scenarios
• Significant data gaps exist due to the absence of published lifecycle assessment studies specific to gaming dice production
• Carbon footprint estimates require validation through primary data collection from dice manufacturers