Congrats, GREEZU: first EPD unlocks structural bamboo specs
Bamboo is moving from mood board to material schedule. With a debut Environmental Product Declaration now live, GREEZU gives specifiers third‑party‑verified numbers for structural glued bamboo so projects can model carbon with confidence instead of guesswork.
What GREEZU just published
- Product: Structural glued laminated bamboo profiles for structural and architectural use.
- Program operator: International EPD System, issued by EPD International AB (operator overview).
- LCA developer listed: Miljögiraff AB.
- Publication month: September 2025.
- Public record: Download from the operator’s library: GREEZU Structural Glued Laminated Bamboo.
This first declaration gives buyers a verified baseline for beams and formed profiles that show up in pavilions, canopies, cladding sub‑frames, and interior structures.
Why this matters commercially
A product‑specific EPD removes the modeling penalty that often sidelines materials without verified data. It keeps pricing conversations about value and performance, not allowances and default factors. The move also rides a broader wave of transparency. The International EPD System reported 9,395 new EPDs in 2025, a sharp signal that verified data is now standard kit for construction products (EPD International, 2025).
The category in plain English
Think of the PCR as the rulebook that makes LCAs comparable. GREEZU’s declaration follows the EPD International construction products rule set aligned to EN 15804 A2. That tells specifiers the math is done under the same rules they see from European mass‑timber and bamboo peers, which reduces friction in whole‑building tools.
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Competitive snapshot: who GREEZU now meets on the board
- MOSO International BV has current EPDs for Bamboo Thermo decking, cladding, and laminated products under NIBE Research. Coverage spans exterior surfaces and laminated sections that can compete for similar scopes.
- Smith & Fong (Plyboo) lists current EPDs for bamboo plywood families with Smart EPD as operator. These target interior panels and casework more than primary structure, yet they sit in adjacent specs where bamboo options are compared side by side.
- Lamboo Technologies publishes a current EPD with the International EPD System for a broad set of bamboo products, including structural and exterior solutions.
Net effect for bids: GREEZU has entered the transparency arena in structural bamboo, catching up to established bamboo brands while creating a clean line of sight for projects that prefer Environdec publication.
Scope notes buyers care about
The EPD describes laminated profiles made from bamboo strips and resin that can be shaped long, straight, or curved. That language signals a portfolio of profiles rather than one one‑off SKU, which aligns to how structures get detailed across spans, radii, and finishes.
Visibility check
As of February 27, 2026 we did not find a direct EPD link on GREEZU’s website. Hosting the PDF and the operator link on a sustainability or product literature page will boost inclusion in submittals and reduce back‑and‑forth with GC and engineer teams. Here is the operator listing again for easy access: GREEZU Structural Glued Laminated Bamboo.
Speed to listing matters
The EPD was issued in September 2025. There is often a lag of weeks to months between issuance with a program operator and appearance in the global directories specifiers rely on. Tightening that gap ensures the next EPD is discoverable almost immediately. If you want the playbook to get new EPDs listed within a day or two, reach out to the author. We can definately share how other teams orchestrate that handoff.
What to watch next
- Mirror the declaration into buyer‑facing databases where possible and keep IDs consistent across catalogs and submittal templates.
- Size the next EPD around the most requested companion products such as cladding profiles or panels so entire assemblies can be modeled with product‑specific data.
- For projects in Europe, the International EPD System pairing is a strong choice and lines up with common procurement workflows; the operator is widely recognized in LEED v5 and regional tools (EPD International, 2025).
Closing thought
Structural bamboo already sells on strength‑to‑weight and renewability. With a verified EPD, GREEZU adds comparability. That is the unlock that keeps bamboo in the spec when carbon math gets real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator issued GREEZU’s first EPD and which month was it published?
The declaration is published with the International EPD System operated by EPD International AB. Publication month is September 2025.
What product scope does the first EPD cover?
Structural glued laminated bamboo profiles made from bamboo strips and resin, suitable for structural and architectural applications.
Who is listed as the LCA/EPD developer on GREEZU’s record?
Miljögiraff AB.
Do close competitors already have EPD coverage for bamboo products?
Yes. MOSO International, Smith & Fong (Plyboo), and Lamboo Technologies each show current bamboo EPDs in adjacent product categories such as laminated beams, decking, cladding, and plywood.
Where can specifiers download GREEZU’s EPD today?
From the operator library: GREEZU Structural Glued Laminated Bamboo on the International EPD System website.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
