Hi all,
For the sake of focused product research, is anyone aware of any list or other user-friendly directories that highlight "branded" product certifications that comply with the various ISO standards outlined for this pilot credit. Likewise, what standards would otherwise qualify as "USGBC approved program – Products that comply with other USGBC approved environmental product declaration frameworks."
For example, I'd expect Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified products to qualify as its been a well-established life-cycle focused standard recognized under prior Innovation strategies. Any thoughts?
Any other input is welcomed!
Christine Robbins-Elrod
Studio Director5G Studio Collaborative,llc.
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December 3, 2013 - 6:39 pm
I'm also wondering if Cradle to Cradle certified products would qualify for this pilot credit (at least until it becomes more common for manufacturers to provide third-party EPDs). As I have been researching products that would be applicable to our project, I have so far only found a few manufacturers that provide third-party EPDs (as certified by organizations such as ICC, UL Environment, and NSF International), but I have found C2C certification certificates, Health Product Declarations, Greenguard certificates, and other SCS certificates (e.g. SCS Certified Carpet, Indoor Advantage, FloorScore) for a number of other products.
Christine Robbins-Elrod
Studio Director5G Studio Collaborative,llc.
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January 6, 2015 - 8:21 pm
As an update, the most helpful EPD database that I used was the UL Sustainable Product Guide: http://productguide.ulenvironment.com/SearchResults.aspx?CertificationID=15