September 23, 2024 — (Morrisville, NC): Triangle Ready Mix is proud to announce that the company has achieved the highly respected Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA). This certification highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible environmental practices.
An EPD Certification is a standardized document that provides transparent and verified information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life.
When a concrete plant has NRMCA EPD Certification, it means that the plant’s products have undergone a thorough life cycle assessment (LCA) and the results have been independently verified and published in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14025 and 21930. This certification helps demonstrate the plant’s commitment to sustainability and can be an important asset for projects seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification or other green building initiatives.
Key benefits of NRMCA EPD Certification include:
- Transparency about the environmental impacts of concrete production.
- Alignment with green building standards such as LEED.
- Credibility and trust through third-party verification.
- Market differentiation as it highlights a plant’s commitment to sustainable practices.
For construction firms, using concrete from a plant with NRMCA EPD Certification may contribute to earning points in green building rating systems.
“With EPD certification, we’re able to show our customers, partners, and the community that we are serious about sustainability,” said Sean DeFeo, Quality Control Manager of Triangle Ready Mix. “This is a huge step forward in our efforts to not only provide the highest quality concrete, but to do so in a way that supports environmental sustainability.”
A Commitment to Building a Greener Future
Triangle Ready Mix’s EPD certification is part of a broader movement in the construction industry towards transparency and accountability in how materials are produced. Builders, architects, and developers can use EPD-certified products to support environmentally conscious projects and even qualify for points toward certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), making them more attractive in today’s green building market.
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