EPDM waterproof membrane is the most excellent product among the construction polymer waterproof material, which has a long history of application in construction roofing. Theory and engineering practice has proved that EPDM is also the most durable and mature products in polymer materials.
Greenpeace organization (Greenpeace) in 1996 has recommended EPDM waterproof membrane material as the traditional roof waterproofing materials other than "green alternative products". Green Building Didest has also researched other topics such as the durability of flat roofing membranes, recycling, and the impact on the environment and human health. The study evaluated EPDM and other waterproofing systems and concluded with a clear recommendation for a single-layer EPDM waterproofing system due to the lowest overall burden on the environment (taking into account the longest service life, lowest life cycle costs, recycling possibilities for air-laid and mechanically fastened systems, etc.).