The GreenCircle Certification verified that over a twenty year period, applications of ASI's GSB-88® once every five years can double the life of pavement, in turn reducing global warming 49%, ecotoxicity 36%, and smog 49% by eliminating the need to resurface the road.

Asphalt Systems, Inc.® (ASI) has long been a pioneer in pavement preservation methods that are both fiscally and environmentally advanced. These ongoing efforts and the accompanying results were recently recognized with GreenCircle LCA Optimized Certification for its GSB-88® emulsion, documenting the product’s sustainability on a global level. The GreenCircle Certification verified that over a twenty year period, applications of GSB-88® once every five years can double the life of pavement, in turn reducing global warming 49%, ecotoxicity 36%, and smog 49% by eliminating the need to resurface the road.

ASI President Jay Walters relates, “We knew that GSB-88® had a significant and positive impact on the environment, and this GreenCircle Certification puts it in real numbers. With regular use of GSB-88®, the life of roads, runways, and parking lots can be doubled at minimal per square yardage costs. By reducing the need to replace the asphalt as often, billions of dollars and thousands of tons of environmental resources are saved each year. We are honored to receive this third-party certification, and will continue promoting a culture of sustainability within our industry.”

The mission of GreenCircle is to certify the most sustainable products on the planet. With today’s consumers becoming more informed, there is increasing demand for transparency from product suppliers like Asphalt Systems, Inc.®. “ASI is the first asphalt pavement preservation company to undergo the rigorous evaluation process to receive GreenCircle certification,” says Tad Radzinski, certification officer for GreenCircle Certified, LLC. “Certification not only demonstrates ASI’s commitment to sustainability, but ensures purchasers that their environmental claims have been independently verified.”

GSB-88® is a unique gilsonite-enhanced, emulsified sealer-binder formulation that preserves asphalt pavements by reintroducing the oils and resins lost through oxidation and normal use. It is a non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, water-based formulation that employs no coal tars. Per square yard application costs are a fraction of the cost of repaving. For more information, please visit www.asphaltsystemsinc.com.

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For more than forty years, Asphalt Systems, Inc. (ASI) has specialized in one business: preserving pavement. We research, develop, and manufacture top-of-the-line asphalt preservation products. Our most unique and environmentally safe formulation to date -- GSB-88 -- combines Gilsonite, a pure and natural asphalt ore, with specially selected plasticizers and oils that penetrate and rejuvenate asphalt pavements. The superior durability and sealing/binding properties of ASI products make them perfect for extending the life and function of any paved area -- from driveways to runways, and from roads to parking lots. Our products apply easily, dry quickly, and work equally well against the dual ravages of heavy traffic and extreme weather. Regular preventive maintenance with ASI products can extend the life of pavement indefinitely, at a fraction of the cost of reconstruction. Asphalt Systems, Inc. (ASI) recently submitted its asphalt preservation product, GSB-88® emulsion, to a rigorous and complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The assessment was conducted in accordance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines and qualifications, which examines manufacturing activities, procurement of raw materials, performance of the product, excess waste disposal, and recyclability to determine whether a product is truly green. With high scores in every category, GSB-88® received the ultimate reward: an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). No other competing asphalt preservation product has ever been submitted to this intense and comprehensive process. The GreenCircle Certification verified that over a twenty year period, applications of GSB-88® once every five years, in reference to pavements, reduce global warming 49%, ecotoxicity 36%, and smog 49% by eliminating the need to resurface the road. For more information go to our web page at http://www.asphaltsystemsinc.com/

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