Environmental Product Declaration
BISON VERSADJUST, LEVEL.IT, SCREWJACK, and Accessories
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for BISON VERSADJUST, LEVEL.IT, SCREWJACK, and Accessories, manufactured by Bison Innovative Products. Declaration SmartEPD-2025-094-0658-01.1, prepared according to Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.2, valid until November 14, 2030.
- Declared unit
- 1 kg of product of a pedestal deck support
- Valid until
- November 14, 2030
- PCR
- Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.2
Declaration details
- Manufacturer
- Bison Innovative Products
- Program operator
- Smart EPD
- Declaration number
- SmartEPD-2025-094-0658-01.1
- Date of issue
- November 14, 2025
- Valid until
- November 14, 2030
- Product category rules (PCR)
- Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.2 (version 1.2)
- Standard
- ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
- Declared unit
- 1 kg of product of a pedestal deck support
- System boundary
- Cradle to gate with other options (A1 - A3, A4, A5, C1 - C4, D)
- Product specificity
- Product Specific
- Manufacturing specificity
- Facility Specific
- Manufacturing plant
- Denver (701 Osage St Unit 120 Denver CO 80204)
- Product category
- ManufacturingInputs › AccessFlooringPedestals
- Verifier
- Anna Lasso, Smart EPD
- LCA software
- SimaPro 10.2
- Program instructions
- Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025
Life cycle assessment results
Results per 1 kg of product of a pedestal deck support.
Environmental Impact Assessment Results
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP-total | kg CO2 eq | 3.38e+0 | 7.08e-2 | 6.50e-4 | 0 | 3.56e-3 | 0 | 2.90e-3 | -2.29e-2 |
| GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq | 3.37e+0 | 7.07e-2 | 6.43e-4 | 0 | 3.56e-3 | 0 | 2.90e-3 | -2.26e-2 |
| GWP-biogenic | kg CO2 eq | 6.43e-3 | 3.13e-5 | 6.50e-6 | 0 | 8.33e-7 | 0 | 3.90e-7 | -2.28e-4 |
| GWP-luluc | kg CO2 eq | 2.09e-3 | 4.87e-5 | 4.81e-8 | 0 | 1.61e-6 | 0 | 3.16e-7 | -1.96e-5 |
| ODP | kg CFC-11 eq | 7.83e-8 | 9.75e-10 | 1.83e-12 | 0 | 5.07e-11 | 0 | 4.29e-11 | -1.64e-10 |
| AP | kg SO2 eq | 1.19e-2 | 2.34e-4 | 7.16e-7 | 0 | 1.11e-5 | 0 | 2.33e-5 | -2.18e-4 |
| SFP | kg O3 eq | 1.47e-1 | 5.05e-3 | 1.93e-5 | 0 | 2.49e-4 | 0 | 7.24e-4 | -1.97e-3 |
| EP-freshwater | kg P eq | 5.53e-4 | 6.27e-6 | 1.87e-7 | 0 | 2.53e-7 | 0 | 8.32e-8 | -7.66e-6 |
| EP-marine | kg N eq | 1.27e-3 | 4.34e-5 | 1.93e-7 | 0 | 2.13e-6 | 0 | 6.07e-6 | -1.73e-5 |
Resource Use Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPRE | MJ | 2.27e+0 | 2.45e-2 | 3.03e-5 | 0 | 6.81e-4 | 0 | 3.10e-4 | -2.85e-1 |
| RPRM | MJ | 6.58e-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RPRT | MJ | 2.93e+0 | 2.45e-2 | 3.03e-5 | 0 | 6.81e-4 | 0 | 3.10e-4 | -2.85e-1 |
| NRPRE | MJ | 4.91e+1 | 9.80e-1 | 1.38e-3 | 0 | 5.02e-2 | 0 | 3.67e-2 | -2.04e-1 |
| NRPRM | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRPRT | MJ | 7.59e+1 | 9.80e-1 | 1.38e-3 | 0 | 5.02e-2 | 0 | 3.67e-2 | -2.10e-1 |
| SM | kg | 2.05e-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADP-fossil | MJ | 7.59e+1 | 9.80e-1 | 1.38e-3 | 0 | 5.02e-2 | 0 | 3.67e-2 | -2.10e-1 |
| FW | m3 | 5.28e-1 | 6.05e-3 | 5.27e-5 | 0 | 2.67e-4 | 0 | 8.31e-5 | -1.67e-2 |
Waste and Output Flow Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHWD | kg | 2.63e-2 | 0 | 2.59e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00e+0 | 0 |
| HLLRW | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ILLRW | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CRU | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MR | kg | 3.16e-2 | 0 | 1.45e-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.33e-2 |
| MER | kg | 0 | 0 | 2.22e-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 6.83e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.
Material composition
| Material/Component Category | Origin | % Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene resin | USA | 80 - 100 |
| Packaging material | Origin | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 0.01 | |
| Plastic ldpe | 0 | |
| Wood pallet | 0 |
| Biogenic carbon content | kg C per kg |
|---|---|
| Biogenic carbon content in product | 0 |
| Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging | 0.01 |
Hazardous substances
Polypropylene (9003-07-0)
Polypropylene Copolymer (9010-79-1)
Talc (14807-96-6)
Carbon Black (1333-86-4)
Titanium Dioxide (13463-67-7)
EDPM (25038-6-2)
Impact Modified Nylon 66 (None)
Black Concentrate (None)
ABS (None)
Scenarios
Transport to the building site (A4)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Vehicle type
- Truck and Trailer
- Transport distance
- 755 km
- Capacity utilization
- 33%
- Weight of products transported
- 1.017 kg
- Packaging mass
- 0.01742 kg
End of life (C1-C4)
- Collected with mixed construction waste
- 1 kg
- Landfill
- 1 kg
Product description
Bison pedestal deck supports are manufactured in the USA with 20% post-industrial recycled materials. BISON VERSADJUST, LEVEL.IT, SCREWJACK pedestals create level rooftop decks over sloped surfaces. Bison pedestals elevate and support Wood Tiles, Concrete Pavers, Site Furnishings, and a variety of other surfaces when sophisticated, commercial grade decking is required.
Interpretation
The manufacturing of the products in this analysis involves the direct procurement of raw materials from suppliers. These materials are then transported to manufacturing facilities where they are stored, processed, and combined to produce finished products. Notably, the product stage (stage 1) has the highest impact contribution, mainly attributed to the combined environmental impacts associated with raw material manufacturing and energy used in manufacturing the products.
For products with significant manufacturing energy impacts, the shift to renewable energy sources is recommended.
Given that the raw materials used in product manufacturing have a significant impact, exploration of opportunities to substitute these materials with alternatives that have a lower environmental impact. Additionally, consideration should be given to collaborating with suppliers who employ sustainable manufacturing techniques or integrate more renewable energy into their production processes. Such initiatives can lead to more environmentally friendly products and further enhance the sustainability of the products in this analysis.
LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.