Products & Materials Selection

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
An international non-profit established to promote responsible management of the world's forests through independent certification and labeling of forest products.

GREENGUARD
The GREENGUARD Certification Program is an industry independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.

Green Seal
Hundreds of products and services from major companies such as 3M, Benjamin Moore, and Andersen Windows have now been certified to meet Green Seal standards.

GreenSpec Directory
A list of over 2,200 environmentally preferable products selected by editors at BuildingGreen, LLC. The guide includes key insight on the green attributes of each product and the most critical green issues for each product category.

GreenSpecPharos
Two respected authorities on specifying and selecting green building products... now combined into an independent, authoritative and trusted resource for architects, designers and builders.

ENERGY STAR
The ENERGY STAR label makes it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort. Specifications for the ENERGY STAR label are set by the EPA.

WaterSense
WaterSense helps consumers identify water-efficient products and programs. Products carrying the WaterSense label perform well, help save money, and encourage innovation in manufacturing.

Recycled Content Product Directory
The RCP Directory lists thousands of products containing recycled materials as well as information about the manufacturers, distributors and re-processors of these products.

Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle Certification is a multi-attribute eco-label that assesses a product’s safety to humans and the environment and design for future life cycles. Consumers can rely on the certification mark to identify and specify sustainable products for their homes, businesses, and buildings.