mindful MATERIALS: Social Health & Equity

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We vote with dollars. So are we voting for human rights or human exploitation? Our resources elucidate how product choices can impact the lives of people who work in manufacturing and construction. Practitioners can support social health and equity by preferring products from manufacturers that secure human rights in operations and in supply chains, positively impacting workers and the communities where they operate.

mindful MATERIALS: Social Health & Equity

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Quick Takes

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  • The 12 Product Rules

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    These 12 product rules provide a simple approach to selecting better, healthier, and more environmentally responsible building products and materials.

Product Guidance

Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.

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  • BuildingGreen Announces Top 10 Products for 2023

    Product Review

    BuildingGreen’s Top 10 industry-transforming products this year include heat pumps that use low-GWP refrigerants, products that encourage recycling and re-use, wood insulation, and more.

  • Energy Storage without Lithium

    Product Review

    Salient Energy is developing a zinc-ion battery that avoids some of the safety and supply chain concerns of current lithium-ion systems.

  • Textiles

    Product Guide

    These high-performance, low-impact fabrics are painstakingly vetted and include biobased synthetics and some natural fibers.

  • Wallcoverings

    Product Guide

    These durable wall treatments have no PVC and no toxic phthalates. This mitigates health concerns with this important design choice.

In The News

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Perspective

Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.

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