7/25/2011

Green Certifications are blooming like the flowers!  We will be taking the next couple of weeks to mention the green certifications, especially for products, that we find the most useful and accurate.  The first is the GreenGuard Certification.

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving human health and quality of life by enhancing indoor air quality and reducing people’s exposure to chemicals and other pollutants. In keeping with that mission, GEI certifies products and materials for low chemical emissions and provides a free resource for choosing healthier products and materials for indoor environments.  GreenGuard is referenced in many green building certification programs like LEED, and it is a valuable third party testing organization to consult when determining the best materials to use.  We routinely use GreenGuard as our source of information for low-emitting furniture.  For more information, visit the GreenGuard Website.