Mirafi® S1600 is a 16oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 175 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications. Mirafi® S1600 meets AREMA “Extra Heavy” classification for track stabilization and separation.

Phase II: Threshold Setting. Using robust EPDs, data, and other credible and representative industry benchmarks to determine thresholds for specific material categories and types.

Mirafi® S1200 is12oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 130 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications. Mirafi® S1200 meets AREMA “Heavy” classification for track stabilization and separation.

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The equilibrium soil-to-geotextile system that allows for adequate movement of a liquid in the plane of the geotextile over the service lifetime of the application.

The equilibrium soil-to-geotextile system that allows for adequate movement of a liquid across the plane of the geotextile with limited soil loss over the service lifetime of the application.

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Mirafi® S2400 is a 24oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 200 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications

The placement of a flexible, porous geotextile between dissimilar materials so that the integrity and intended functions of both materials remain intact or are improved.

The label program will prioritize steel, glass, asphalt, and concrete, as there are significant opportunities to reduce carbon emissions from these materials and they represent the vast majority of construction materials and products purchased with federal funds.

Learn more about how additional materials may be included in the program in the Label Approach for Identifying Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials.

Mirafi® S600 is a 6oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 80 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications.

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The label program will offer a tiered rating system for construction materials and products. Thresholds will be informed by a public input process before being finalized and will be periodically reviewed and updated to encourage continuous improvement and help users meet sustainability objectives. The top threshold tier will be designed to help recognize and reward innovative efforts to achieve deep reductions in embodied carbon associated with these construction materials and products.

Mirafi® S800 is an 8oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of90 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications

Mirafi® S-Series nonwoven polypropylene geotextiles are used for protection in Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Infrastructure projects such as liner protection in solid waste landfills, fracking ponds, and other water management systems. Mirafi® S-Series nonwovens provide exceptional durability along with high puncture resistance, transmissivity and permittivity. The S-Series differs from the N-Series in the material weight and thickness are included certified properties of the product.

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Mirafi® S1000 is a 10oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 115 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications. Mirafi® S1000 meets AREMA “Regular” classification for railroad track separation and stabilization.

TenCate develops and produces materials that function to increase performance, reduce costs and deliver measurable results by working with our customers to provide advanced solutions. The Difference Mirafi ® S-Series Nonwoven Geotextiles Make:

Mirafi® S2800 is a 28oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 275 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications

Some common ways to reduce the embodied carbon of construction materials and products,      while maintaining performance standards, include:

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On Aug. 7, 2024, EPA issued its Label Program Approach for Identifying Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials. The label program will define what constitutes “clean” construction materials in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s landmark Buy Clean Initiative, which leverages the federal government’s power as the world’s largest purchaser to catalyze demand for clean construction materials used in federal buildings, highways, and infrastructure projects. Materials and products that earn the label will be listed in a central, publicly accessible registry, making it easier to identify - and therefore purchase - these materials.

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EPA will consider the inclusion of other materials in the label program as time and resources allow and if materials sectors take the actions necessary to move through the phases of the label program, including:

Phase I: Data Quality Improvement. Standardizing and improving the quality of data underlying and provided by EPDs. Read more about the Data Quality Improvement phase.

EPA is implementing a new label program to help federal purchasers and other buyers find and buy cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and products. The label program is made possible by a $100 million investment from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and aims to cut climate pollution linked to the production of construction products and materials, which accounts for more than 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. The Inflation Reduction Act invests billions of dollars to reduce industrial emissions while supporting good union jobs, greater equity, and a strong manufacturing base.

To earn the label, manufacturers will submit an EPD for their materials to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria. The label program will determine which recognition level a construction material is eligible for based on information provided in EPDs.  EPA’s label program will use a conformity assessment and verification approach for EPDs aligned with the existing EPD verification system, and consistent with standards and best practices within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17000 series, and those required by EPA’s Framework for Assessing Environmental Performance for Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing.

EPA published the Draft Label Program Approach in the Federal Register and accepted stakeholder input on this proposed approach through a 30-day public comment period. This draft program approach was also informed by public input received in response to a 2023 Request for Information, and input from other federal agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration in the Department of Transportation and General Services Administration.

Mirafi® S2000 is a 20oz/sy nonwoven geotextile with a thickness of 180 mils that can be used for cushioning and protection, separation and subsurface drainage applications

EPA will implement the program using a phased approach that all material categories will be able to follow at a cadence that aligns with the material’s market maturity and data availability. These phases are: