Remodeling Tips
for the Green Home
by Gardner/Fox
for the Green Home
by Gardner/Fox
What is Green?
Many product and businesses claim to be green, but are they really? Use common sense and the help of independent certification programs to make sound decisions that cut through the marketing hype. Certification provides independent, third-party verification that materials and practices meet the highest green performance standards. Look for these green product seals:
Cradle to Cradle Certification Cradle to Cradle Certification means the product has been evaluated by a proprietary process and identified as a product “designed for total recycling and reuse.”
energy star certification ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy designed to identify products that help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
US Green Building Council “The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.”
Delaware Valley Green Building Council The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, works to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy we leave for future generations.
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) CRI offers Green Label and Green Label Plus testing and certification to indicate carpet, carpet backings, cushions and adhesives that emit low VOCs.
smart certified SMaRT is the leading global sustainable product standard for building products, fabric, apparel, textile & flooring. SMaRT certification covers over 80% of the world’s products with environmental, social, & economic criteria.
WaterSense WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment.
Greenguard GREENGUARD Certification Program establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings.
Forest Stewardship counsel FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet present and future social, economic and ecological needs.
Many product and businesses claim to be green, but are they really? Use common sense and the help of independent certification programs to make sound decisions that cut through the marketing hype. Certification provides independent, third-party verification that materials and practices meet the highest green performance standards. Look for these green product seals:
Cradle to Cradle Certification Cradle to Cradle Certification means the product has been evaluated by a proprietary process and identified as a product “designed for total recycling and reuse.”
energy star certification ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy designed to identify products that help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
US Green Building Council “The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.”
Delaware Valley Green Building Council The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, works to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy we leave for future generations.
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) CRI offers Green Label and Green Label Plus testing and certification to indicate carpet, carpet backings, cushions and adhesives that emit low VOCs.
smart certified SMaRT is the leading global sustainable product standard for building products, fabric, apparel, textile & flooring. SMaRT certification covers over 80% of the world’s products with environmental, social, & economic criteria.
WaterSense WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment.
Greenguard GREENGUARD Certification Program establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings.
Forest Stewardship counsel FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet present and future social, economic and ecological needs.
