Cradle to Gate: Why EPD-Certified Fiber Is the New Standard for Performance, Transparency, and Market Leadership 

Why EPD-Certified Fiber Is the New Standard 

In any industry where technical details really matter, sustainability can’t be a guess. That’s why Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become a must-have for concrete reinforcement, composites and other key materials.  

REGEN Fiber holds EPD certification across our full product lineup.

For our customers, that means total visibility. For us, it means leading the way in material innovation and environmental transparency. 

Let’s look at why that is now more important than ever.

Cradle to Gate: Measuring What Really Counts 

Every material has an environmental story, and EPDs help us tell it accurately. 

Cradle-to-Gate is the most relevant lifecycle boundary for products. It tracks the environmental impact of a product from: 

• Raw material sourcing
• Transportation and handling
• Manufacturing and processing 

The “gate” marks the point the product leaves our facility and enters your supply chain. 

Unlike broader assessments that include end-of-life, Cradle-to-Gate zeroes right in on what you can control, and what directly affects embodied carbon, emissions, energy use, and water consumption.  

What an EPD Really Means 

The difference between marketing claims and verified data can be huge. And for people charged with deciding which material to specify on large-scale projects, that’s a problem.

An Environmental Product Declaration is a third-party verified report, based on a rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It quantifies: 

• Global warming potential (GWP) 
• Energy use
• Water use 
• Waste generation 
• Resource depletion  

All using standardized, globally accepted methods (ISO 14025, EN 15804). 

This means every REGEN Fiber product with an EPD comes with credible, comparable environmental data, ready for your team to use in specifications, bid documents, or ESG reports.

Why Full EPD Coverage Sets Us Apart

Most fiber producers (if they have an EPD at all) only certify select products. At REGEN Fiber, we’ve gone further. EPDs are still gaining traction across the industry, and many fiber producers only certify select products. At REGEN Fiber, we’ve taken a more comprehensive approach, our entire fiber portfolio is EPD-certified, including: 

E-Flex 500

Medium-length micro fiber that blends cleanly for smooth, uniform finishes

Increases strength and durability while reducing early-stage cracking

Excellent workability: flows easily through pumps and distributes evenly

Made from 100% recycled materials to help lower embodied carbon

E-Flex 250

Shorter micro fiber ideal for residential or commercial flatwork

Controls shrinkage and visible cracking while enhancing surface durability

Mixes and finishes smoothly, with fiber blending effortlessly into concrete mixes

Sustainable 100% recycled content with versatile use across composite applications

E-Flex Ultra Fine

Powdered, ultra-fine microgranule for filler or composite reinforcement applications

Disperses instantly for a clean, uniform surface with minimal visibility

Blends easily into a variety of applications

100% recycled and eco-friendly

E-Flex GF 250

Recycled glass fiber delivering up to 40% greater asphalt durability

Improved melt flow and minimal distortion under high temperatures

Enhanced mechanical properties, modulus and dimensional stability

Sustainable alternative to virgin chopped fiberglass for multiple industries

That level of transparency is rare in the industry. Plus, it gives builders an advantage when they need to: 

• Document embodied carbon in material specs  
• Align with government procurement or sustainability goals and regulations 
• Simplify product-level reporting 

* It also helps validate fiber blends (e.g., recycled + virgin) and supports mix optimization based on both strength and environmental criteria

More Than Sustainable: It’s Strategic 

EPDs aren’t just a badge of responsibility—they’re a competitive advantage for concrete producers. They help you stand out in compliance, procurement, and leadership.

Here’s how EPDs position your company ahead:

• Meet regulatory requirements for carbon data on construction materials
• Earn credits in green building frameworks like LEED v5 
• Enables Scope 3 emissions tracking to support ESG commitments
• Qualify low-carbon bids and projects with carbon disclosure mandates 

Trusted by Builders. Backed by Data.  

REGEN Fiber’s EPDs go beyond saying “eco-friendly” or “sustainable.” They show how it is done. 

We’ve invested in third-party certification across all our fiber products, because our customers, from ready-mix producers to global manufacturers, need much more than vague promises. 

They depend on data-backed material options that help them build better, meet specs, and lead in a changing market. 

Future-Ready Means FULLY Transparent

The demand for disclosure is only increasing. From public sector contracts to private-sector ESG strategies, verified material data is quickly becoming the norm. 

By certifying all REGEN Fiber products through a Cradle-to-Gate EPD process, we’ve made transparency the foundation of our material strategy. 

So whether you’re building infrastructure, manufacturing composites, or sourcing sustainable options, you can move forward with confidence. 

Key Takeaways 

• Cradle-to-Gate EPDs give clear data on the environmental impact of REGEN Fiber, from sourcing to factory gate 
• EPDs are third-party verified using global standards (ISO, EN)
• REGEN Fiber offers EPD coverage across all our fiber types; micro and microgranules
•  This supports regulatory compliance, green procurement, and ESG goals 
• Few competitors match this level of material-level transparency and readiness

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