At our core, we value transparency and honesty. While our building technologies and products have made significant advancements, we recognize they are not yet entirely free from environmental impact.
Natural materials, though eco-friendly, are less resistant to moisture compared to synthetic alternatives. This often results in shorter lifespans, requiring more frequent replacements and causing greater economic and environmental strain.
Additionally, recycling processes have not yet reached the level of efficiency needed for us to rely solely on recycled materials in construction.
Our goal was to create a product that strikes the perfect balance between affordability, sustainability, and user-friendliness. With Triotherm, we are confident we have successfully achieved this mission.
Triotherm versus conventional concrete upstands
In addition to its superior efficiency, Triotherm outperforms traditional concrete upstands in terms of ecological benefits—without question.
This innovative door upstand not only offers a significantly easier installation process but also reduces its carbon footprint due to its more environmentally friendly raw materials. For perspective, cement production accounts for 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions—nearly three times the emissions generated by the entire global aviation industry.
Triotherm is manufactured using virgin EPS, ensuring it is fully recyclable upon reaching the conclusion of its lifecycle.
However, as mentioned earlier, we are not yet utilizing recycled material to produce new Triotherm upstands.
Triotherm environmental approvals
Beside having the standard EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), we’ve taken it a step further by achieving the prestigious Cradle-to-Cradle Certification in Silver for Triotherm.
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) standardizes data on a product's environmental impacts across its life cycle, covering raw material extraction, production, distribution, use, and disposal.
The Cradle-to-Cradle approach evaluates a product's sustainability across its lifecycle, emphasizing reuse and recycling. Unlike an EPD, it takes a holistic view, addressing material health, recyclability, renewable energy, water stewardship, and social responsibility.
Cradle-to-Cradle Certification sets high standards for product design and manufacturing, requiring rigorous third-party verification.