Upsyde Ground Protection Mats Receive Third-Party Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

 

With approximately 99.4% post-consumer recycled material and independently verified environmental data, Upsyde continues to lead the market in sustainable ground protection solutions.

 

Upsyde Ground Protection Mats Receive Third-Party Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Image
 

We are proud to announce that, Upsyde Ground Protection Mats are the first and currently only ground protection mats supported by a third-party-verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

Combining high mechanical performance and an excellent price-to-performance ratio with circular design, Upsyde mats contain approximately 99.4% post-consumer recycled material by mass. By transforming difficult-to-recycle plastic into durable, reusable products, we keep valuable material in productive use, reduce demand for virgin resources and provide a more environmentally responsible approach to ground protection.

An EPD provides independently verified information about a product’s environmental impact. For our clients, this means that the environmental performance of Upsyde mats is supported by transparent data—not simply sustainability claims.

The EPD declares a production-stage carbon footprint of approximately 24.1 kg CO₂e per 60 kg Upsyde reference mat.

An illustrative comparison derived from the EPD values indicates that this is approximately:

  • 86% lower than the EPD’s modelled 60 kg primary-HDPE substitution value of 167 kg CO₂e.
  • 95% lower than the EPD’s modelled 300 kg average-steel substitution value of 500 kg CO₂e.

The results also demonstrate the potential environmental value of reuse. Under the EPD’s 100% reuse scenario, one modelled reuse event provides a potential carbon-footprint net benefit of approximately 46.6 kg CO₂e per Upsyde mat.

For our clients, this means high-performance ground protection supported by independently verified environmental information, together with fewer replacement purchases, lower consumption of new materials and less waste.

One mat. Multiple projects. High performance. Recycled material. Measurable environmental value.

The verified EPD is available for clients, distributors and project partners. Contact us to learn how Upsyde Ground Protection Mats can support your operational and sustainability objectives.

 

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