Ecolabels/Certifications

Highlights

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Linear versus Circular Economy Model

Cradle to Cradle Products Institute Joins with RESEAT to Strengthen Product Data Management

Collaboration aims to set new benchmark for circular products in the commercial furniture industry.
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Specs: CertainTeed Decoustics Impressions Wall/Ceiling System

CertainTeed’s latest solutions include the lightweight Decoustics Impressions ceiling and wall system.
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Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Commercial Furniture

In a sea of sustainable rating systems, BIFMA’s level certification label makes it easier to shop for eco-friendly furniture.
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Simplifying Sustainability Standards with BIFMA's Steve Kooy

BIFMA's level certification for furniture provides much-needed clarity in a sea of sustainability standards and certifications.
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The New Climate Reality—and the Tools to Tackle It

Climate change may be the challenge of our time, but architects and designers are facing it head on. Here’s how.
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Clearing the Air Around Environmental Product Declarations

Environmental product declarations are practical tools to help design practitioners make informed specifying decisions, but they're complicated. Here's how to break them down....
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Cutting Through the Clutter of Ecolabels

An explosion of ecolabels has the industry racing to keep up. Here’s a little advice on how to keep them (and your head) straight when specifying responsibly.
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How Design Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed...
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How Design Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed...