Zero Waste Scotland’s first EPDs land in door hardware
Fresh on the registry: Zero Waste Scotland now has Environmental Product Declarations covering core door‑sealing systems. For specifiers, that means family‑level transparency on products that quietly make buildings perform better. For competitors, it means a new name in the shortlist whenever projects require verified disclosures.
What was published
Zero Waste Scotland has five current EPDs covering door‑sealing solutions: thresholds, perimeter seals, automatic door bottoms, and weatherstripping. Four are current through June 30, 2026, and one runs through November 14, 2030. The scope appears to be product‑family coverage rather than single SKUs, which aligns with how gasketing and thresholds are typically specified across many openings in a project.
Where these EPDs sit in MasterFormat
All listings fall under Division 08 for openings, primarily 08 70 00 (Door Hardware) with related entries tied to 08 10 00 (Doors and Frames). That placement matters for takeoffs and for LEED v5‑minded teams who bundle door assemblies and accessories during submittals.
Program operator and LCA developer
The registry listings did not state a program operator or LCA developer at the time of writing. That is not unusual on day one of a debut wave, but it is worth clarifying on public collateral. As a reminder, EPDs are typically valid for five years before renewal, subject to the relevant PCR and operator rules (UL Solutions, 2025).
Why this matters in specs now
Door perimeter seals, thresholds, and automatic door bottoms often decide whether an opening actually meets the modeled acoustic or energy performance. Without product‑specific EPDs, project teams default to conservative assumptions, which can make an otherwise qualified product less competitive in carbon‑constrained bids. Getting into the transparency arena removes that friction so sales does not have to win on price alone.
Competitive snapshot
ASSA ABLOY shows broad, current EPD coverage in building hardware, including several lines verified and published under EPD International in recent years. National Guard Products and Hager Companies have historically published EPDs for hardware, but current listings show previously issued documents that have lapsed. Against that backdrop, Zero Waste Scotland’s first set establishes credible parity on the core sealing categories that frequently gate an opening package.
What it signals to the market
Family‑level declarations for thresholds, perimeter seals, weatherstripping, and automatic door bottoms tell estimators exactly what they can model across an entire building. It also simplifies substitution requests because the transparency document already covers the breadth of profiles most commonly used.
Action items to lock in ROI
Publish a clear landing page that lists each EPD by product family and validity date. We could not locate these EPDs on the company’s website during our review, which means specifiers may miss them in a hurry. Visiblity is key, so add them to sustainability or resources pages and keep PDFs easy to download. Renew before June 30, 2026 for the four earlier expiries to avoid gaps, then align future waves to common PCRs used by the closest competitors.
A quick note on local context
Scotland’s policy push on circularity keeps tightening expectations on product data, and public reporting shows household recycling at 43.5% in 2023, with landfill tonnage down year over year (SEPA, 2024). Verified product disclosures fit neatly into that momentum and help project teams document impacts with fewer assumptions.
The takeaway
Zero Waste Scotland just moved from the sidelines to the scoreboard for Division 08. They now show up in shortlists where verified data is non‑negotiable. Keep the momentum by posting the EPDs prominently, confirming operator details on public materials, and planning renewals on a tidy cadence. The result is fewer stalled submittals and more doors that seal the deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Zero Waste Scotland product families are now covered by EPDs and how broad is the scope?
Five current EPDs cover thresholds, perimeter seals, automatic door bottoms, and weatherstripping. The listings read as family‑level declarations rather than single SKUs, which suits project‑wide modeling and substitutions.
Do these first EPDs name a program operator or LCA consultant?
The program operator and developer were not stated in the listings we reviewed. That is fine initially, but it is best practice to name both on public pages so specifiers can validate quickly.
When do these EPDs expire and how should renewals be sequenced?
Four EPDs run through June 30, 2026 and one through November 14, 2030. Plan renewals around the five‑year validity window common to many operators and PCRs to avoid coverage gaps (UL Solutions, 2025).
How does this debut compare to competitors in door hardware?
ASSA ABLOY maintains broad, current hardware EPD coverage. National Guard Products and Hager Companies show prior EPD activity but with lapsed documents today. Zero Waste Scotland’s first wave brings credible parity in the sealing categories used across many openings.
What should be done on the website to maximize spec and bid value?
Create a single sustainability or resources page listing each EPD, its validity dates, and quick‑download links. Keep it updated and cross‑linked from product pages so estimators and submittal teams find them fast.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
