BIFMA is as a sustainability certification program that offers an open and transparent means of evaluating furniture. By sourcing responsibly manufactured products, BIFMA assesses the environmental and social impacts of furniture products. BIFMA also evaluates a company’s social actions, energy usage, material selection, as well as human and ecosystem health impacts.  Building materials are […]
INTERNATIONAL WOOL TEXTILE ORGANIZATION is the global authority for setting standards in the wool textile industry. IWTO promotes the use of wool, as opposed to other materials that are less sustainable. As sheep are part of the natural carbon cycle — consuming carbon from plants and converting it to wool — using sheep’s wool helps
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GREENGUARD GOLD CERTIFIED certifications ensure that products are low in chemical emissions, contributing to better air quality in indoor environments. The materials in manufacturing, cleaning, furnishing and personal care products often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As VOCs are irritants, high exposure to these chemicals may lead to headaches and dizziness from short term exposure
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS) is a program that specializes in certifying organic and sustainable textiles, typically in the fashion and home industries. This certification system utilizes a holistic approach when assessing the organic status of a product’s textiles. GOTS meticulously investigates all steps of the item’s production process, from the harvesting of the raw
NSF/ANSI STANDARD 336 references the Facts Certification Program. This certification indicates that textiles in furnishing and fabric products have been evaluated for environmental, economic and social aspects. Facts Certifications may apply to fabric used in public-occupancy settings including offices, healthcare and institutional interiors. Such fabrics include but are not limited to woven, knitted and bonded
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL labels guarantee that a product supports sustainable forestry. The FSC is a large advocate for encouraging sustainability pertaining to forest management, highlighting practices such as forest conservation and forest restoration. FSC labels may be found on furniture and paper products, as well as clothing, books, sports equipment, art supplies, and tires. Label
CRADLE TO CRADLE assesses a product’s safety towards humans and the environment. Simultaneously, the product must also be designed for future life cycles. Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Products Innovation Institute administers a multi-attribute eco-label, so all items must abide by rules on utilizing safe materials that can be disassembled and recycled as technical nutrients or
CARBON NEUTRAL certifications demonstrate that a product or company possesses a carbon neutral footprint. This means that the total sum of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by that product or company can be completely offset either by natural upstream carbon sinks or by carbon credits from the government. Businesses and products that have obtained the
GREEN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SEAL is presented to any product or business that has been thoroughly reviewed by the scientists at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute and verified for meeting all of Good Housekeeping’s environmental standards. A few of these environmental standards include ingredient and product safety, energy efficiency in product use and manufacturing, corporate social
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GOOD SHOPPING GUIDE is an accreditation program that allows a business or brand to demonstrate their commitments to health and safety for people, animals and the environment. Founded in 2001, this award system is an independent benchmark that strives to promote and incentivize corporate responsibility when it comes to environmental and social issues. Â The
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