A certification applied to a product that has been evaluated in the following areas: material healthy, material reutilization, energy and water consumption in the production process, and social fairness of the manufacturer.

Cradle to cradle products are products that can be turned back into themselves at the end of their lifecycle. 

This is a “nutrition” label applied to products. This label discloses the ingredients that make up a product, how long (in years) a product is designed to last, and end of life disposal options (e.g. recyclable, landfill). A Declared product contains chemicals on the International Living Future’s “red list” - a list of the worst ingredients for human and environmental health.

This is a “nutrition” label applied to products. This label discloses the ingredients that make up a product, how long (in years) a product is designed to last, and end of life disposal options (e.g. recyclable, landfill). 

A Declare Red List Free product does not contain any chemical on the International Living Future’s “red list” - a list of the worst ingredients for human and environmental health.

An Environmental Product Declaration is a document that manufacturers use to disclose the way a product was made and the potential for environmental damage during that process. It discloses global warming potential, renewable and fossil fuels used in production, among other things, usually using scary science numbers.

An independent certification that tests the emissions of a product to ensure a product is low emitting, meaning it does not contribute to unhealthy air quality after it is installed.

The Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit organization that advocates for and promotes responsible forest management and timber harvesting. Products with an FSC Certification have been harvested in a sustainable manner.

A certification that is administered by UL that tests a product to insure it has low chemical emissions, meaning it is good for indoor environmental quality.

A certification that is administered by UL that tests a product to insure it has low chemical emissions, meaning it is good for indoor environmental quality. A Greenguard Gold certified product has even lower emissions than a Greenguard certified product.

A non-profit organization that advocates for and helps hospitals create healthier interior environments by eliminating hazardous chemicals such as PVC, antimicrobials, formaldehyde, and flame retardants. 

A Health Product Declaration is a document created by manufacturers to disclose all the ingredients in a product, and any health concerns related to those ingredients.

A standard that provides a framework for a company or manufacturer to develop policies and goals to improve the quality of their products. It is called a Quality Management System. This standard is used in Europe.

A standard that provides a framework for a company or manufacturer to document and report reduction of the environmental impact of manufacturing a product. It is similar to Cradle to Cradle and is used in Europe.

Products that are approved for use in Kaiser Permanente products, which meet their robust material health and transparency standards.

LEED is a project rating system that provides a framework for designers to create efficient and healthy buildings. 

A robust “nutrition” label applied to a product. Manufacturers use the label to disclose the ingredients that make up a product as well as how long (in years) a product is designed to last, and end of life options (e.g. recyclable, landfill). It also discloses the carbon, water, energy, and waste impact of the manufacturing process. 

WELL Building is a project rating system that provides a framework for designers to create spaces that enhance human health and wellness while prioritizing environmental responsibility.