Family-Owned Business from Northern Ireland Proves Its Green Credentials with New, Independently-Checked Reports
NEWRY, Co. Down – 13/11/2025 – Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS Ltd), the company behind the global award-winning GreaseShield – The Grease Management Solution and FilterShield – Food & Solid Waste Removal solution, has proven its commitment to the environment by publishing fully verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- GreaseShield® – The Grease Management Solution EPD number HUB-4101
- FilterShield™ – Food & Solid Waste Removal EPD number HUB-4287 & HUB-4288
This major achievement secures the company’s future as a transparent, environmentally-minded leader. It comes after a significant company-wide investment of time, effort, and resources to provide clear, honest data about its products.
What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
In simple terms, an EPD is like an official “nutrition label” for a product’s impact on the planet.
It is a detailed, independently-verified report that lays out all the facts: from the raw materials used, to the energy consumed during manufacturing, and its overall carbon footprint. Crucially, an EPD isn’t just a claim a company makes about itself; it must be checked and confirmed by an independent, third-party expert to ensure it is completely truthful.
Answering the Call for Honesty
For years, the construction and hospitality industries have been crying out for clear, reliable data to help them separate genuine green products from “greenwashing”- where companies claim to be environmentally friendly without any proof.
EPAS Ltd heard this call. The company dedicated itself to a demanding process, investing a huge amount of time and effort to understand and analyse every part of its business. This “unbelievable amount of work” involved looking at everything from its supply chain to its factory processes to provide the clear, factual data the industry was asking for.
Jim O’Neill says “We’ve always been environmentally-minded, but we knew it was no longer good enough to just say it”.
Gareth O’Neill quotes, “It took a monumental effort from our team, but it was the right thing to do. Now, when we say our products are sustainable, we have the independent, verified facts to prove it.”
Lauren Hunter from ImpactLoop has commended EPAS’s achievement, saying: “EPAS have completed an outstanding amount of work at a genuinely impressive level of detail to create EPD’s and have them verified. The Palace framework speaks to the need for these documents, whilst acknowledging the industry is behind and must act. Where most are striving to get on the road to net zero, EPAS have created a clear roadmap, wrapped in family values led by Jim and Gareth that drives their annual investment to lead and do better. Over the past 3 years, carbon data and net zero have been perceived as the thorn in side of the industry, for EPAS to proactively complete such a huge amount of data collection, is a signal to the industry that change is an opportunity for a more responsible future, not a burden of cost.”
EPAS Ltd took this decision to future-proof its GreaseShield and FilterShield range, giving customers, distributors and consultants total confidence that they are choosing a partner who is genuinely accountable for their environmental impact. The EPDs now confirm that the GreaseShield and FilterShield range is made with a verified low-impact on the environment.
EPAS Ltd has PAS 2060 Certification for Carbon Neutrality
This internationally recognised standard for carbon neutrality confirms the company’s commitment to minimising its environmental footprint and taking tangible action to protect the planet. By reducing emissions, offsetting residual carbon and embedding green practices throughout the business, EPAS Ltd is not only meeting industry expectations but setting a benchmark for others to follow. The company remains committed to continuous innovation and ensuring sustainability stays at the heart of its operations.
GreaseShield® – The Grease Management Solution is already known for helping commercial kitchens stop fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from blocking drains, and for turning that waste into a renewable energy source.
FilterShield™ – Food & Solid Waste Removal helps in separation of food waste, coffee grinds, and starch from drain water. Operating without moving parts, energy consumption, or replacement filters, FilterShield offers a simple and maintenance-free approach to managing solid waste.
EPAS is the manufacturer of:
- GreaseShield, the world’s best and only eco certified, grease recovery unit that helps kitchens manage FOG and food waste.
- FilterShield, a low cost solution for separation of coffee grinds, starch and food waste.
With a mission to protect the environment, the company helps businesses worldwide to stop drain blockages, reduce costs, and be more sustainable.
Contact Details
Jim O’Neill, Managing Director – Environmental Products and Services Ltd (www.epas-ltd.com)
Enquiries@epas-ltd.com , +44 (0) 28 3083 3081
