Grenite Gets UL Test OK

RAVENNA, Ohio – The Grenite® series of engineered stone now holds an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) after UL-backed tests.

The product, produced by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, is compliant with ISO 14025 for detailing information on environmental impact.

“We believe in complete transparency about our products and receiving this EPD further demonstrates the sustainable nature of Grenite by discussing its whole story, from cradle to end-of-life,” said Diana Ohl, Saint-Gobain product manager, engineered stone.

UL Environment tested one square meter of the Grenite Recycled Refractory (Birch Prada) and the Grenite Recycled Slag (Anaconda Black) line in accordance with EPD product category rules (PCRs).

UL Environment develops EPDs in five steps, including verifying the product lifecycle assessment (LCA) meets requirements defined in the PCRs. The EPD presents the results of the LCA along with additional information about the product’s performance and other sustainability attributes.

“We commend Saint-Gobain for demonstrating their commitment toward transparency by completing and third-party certifying an EPD for their Grenite product,” said Paul Firth, EPD product manager at UL Environment. “UL Environment is championing disclosure of environmental impacts with the building industry to help manufacturers meet evolving green building requirements and to help architects and designers make more responsible purchasing decisions.”

Grenite, a U.S.-manufactured hard surface comprised of recycled products, is GREENGUARD certified, non-porous and does not require sealing. The Grenite product line has also achieved NSF Splash Zone and NSF Food Zone certifications.

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