What FloPlast just launched
FloPlast’s debut EPD covers PVC rainwater fittings for gravity-fed roof drainage. The declaration reads as a product-family EPD that groups common fitting types rather than a single SKU, which mirrors how rainwater systems are selected across roof sizes and profiles. It was issued in November 2025 and sits with the program operator EPD Hub.
Why this matters in specs
When a team filters for product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs, having one prevents conservative default impacts from being applied to your product. That keeps pricing and performance in view instead of getting screened out for paperwork gaps. For rainwater systems, this is especially useful where contractors want to compare fittings and gutters alongside underground drainage and soil stacks in one low‑friction package.
The competitive picture, right now
A quick read of current EPD coverage shows who FloPlast will meet most often in submittals as of June 21, 2026.
- Polypipe has dozens of current EPDs spanning plumbing and drainage fittings, stormwater cells, and ducts, so they are well represented across adjacent categories. That breadth sets a high bar on transparency, though not all entries map to rainwater fittings specifically (Polypipe on EPD Guide).
- Wavin publishes multiple EPDs in Europe for drainage systems, inspection chambers, and PP piping via EPD Norway. Those help on many civil and building jobs, yet we did not see UK‑specific rainwater fitting EPDs in the same family at time of writing.
- Brett Martin shows no current construction EPDs in EC3 right now. That leaves room for FloPlast to stand out in rainwater where price and availability often decide close calls.
Net effect. FloPlast has entered the transparency arena with coverage that matters to its core audience. It narrows gaps with large multi‑category rivals and may create an edge in rainwater fittings where competitor EPDs appear thinner.
Where to find the EPD
FloPlast lists the declaration on its website. See the Certifications page, then “Environmental Product Declaration” to download the PDF. If you prefer a direct route, you can also open the file from their site here: FloPlast PVC Rainwater Fittings EPD (PDF). Visibility matters, so adding this link to product and system pages will help specifiers find it faster.
Smart next steps for sales and technical teams
Add the EPD to submittal bundles for rainwater and roof drainage. Update product datasheets to reference the declaration title so it is easy to match. Train sales on how EPDs influence shortlists under LEED v5 and public procurement checks, because that is where being findable and product‑specific pays off.
About timing and findability
The EPD was issued in November 2025. If there was a gap before it appeared in global directories that architects use, that is normal. There is oftena delay of weeks to months between operator publication and broad discoverability. If reducing that lag is a priority on future releases, reach out to the author for tips on getting listed within a day or two.
The takeaway
FloPlast’s first EPD is a practical, high‑impact move. It secures rainwater fittings a place in EPD‑screened bids, brings the brand level with heavyweights on transparency where it counts, and creates a platform to extend coverage across adjoining ranges like soil and underground drainage when ready.
