Eco-Label Reference List – Monmade

Explore our list of green building + design industry eco-labels. Some labels listed are specifically referenced in our sustainablyMonmade initiative and throughout our website and product literature, while others listed reference additional useful and common labeling used throughout our industry.

International Certification Programs

Life Cycle Assessment – ISO 14001 series

Living Product Challenge

Cradle to Cradle Certification

NSF International

EPA Safer Choice

International Certification Services

SCS Global Services

GreenCircle Certification Services

UL Certification Services

Material + Product Life-Cycle Reporting

Environmental product declaration

Health Product Declaration

Indoor Air Quality Standards

California Department of Health – VOC emissions testing standard

GreenGuard – Indoor Air Quality Emissions Testing

MAS Certified Green – Indoor Air Quality Emissions Testing

Carbon Impact Measurement

Carbon Impact Assessment

Carbon Trust – Carbon Footprint Assessment

Carbon Offset Verification

Energy + Lighting Standards

Green-e – renewable energy certifications

UL Listed certification for Lighting

Water Use Standards

EPA Water Sense

Furniture Standards

BIFMA e3 sustainability standard for furniture

CertiPUR – standard for furniture foam and mattresses

Facts Certification for commercial textiles

Flooring Products

RFCI FloorScore IAQ for resilient floors

CRI Green Label Plus for Commercial Carpet

GreenSquared for tile and stone

Paper + Wood Products

Forest Stewardship Council certification

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Bio-Based Product Certification

Cleaning Supplies

Green Printing

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

Green Business Certifications

Sustainable Pittsburgh Shop Designation

Green Building Certifications

LEED (LEED-ND)

Living Building Challenge

EcoDistrict Certification

Monmade’s holistic approach to sustainability is described by our Dimensions of Sustainability. Rooted in our team’s knowledge of responsible manufacturing processes for small businesses, our six defined dimensions inform our assessments of artisan producers and their products. Our producers and their products achieve a dimension when they meet one or more of that dimension’s defined criteria.

Environment

Using sustainable materials including recycled, reclaimed, or bio-based materials, prioritizing sustainable vendors and local sourcing, minimizing environmental impact of facility and/or manufacturing waste, publicizing sustainability practices, planning for responsible growth

Climate

Manufacturing at and/or within 100 miles of primary business location, using renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption, reducing water consumption, measuring carbon footprint, seeking reduction of use of non-renewable resources

Human Health

Products contributing to safe indoor and/or outdoor air quality, using low-to-zero VOC adhesives/sealants/finishes/paints, products comply with specific industry standards including UL and ADA, providing adequate safety and personal protection equipment for employees, safely using/storing/disposing of materials and/or finishes, using and/or encouraging green cleaning methods for products, recommending responsible installation and/or maintenance of products

Social Equity

Business is women and/or minority owned, workforce is more than 50% women and/or minorities, located in an LMI area, hiring local workforce, contributing portion of profits to charitable organizations, practicing public stewardship, offering employee benefits, providing wage transparency

Circular Economy

Designing products for zero-impact, reuse, and the elimination of waste throughout the entire life-cycle of the product. A circular system often includes (but not limited to) using sustainable materials (e.g. bio-based, reclaimed), safe and efficient manufacturing, durability, using sustainable packaging materials, and a plan for end-of-life

Eco-Labels

Indicates when producers/products/ product components are independently certified/verified for their environmental attribute claims by a third-party organization; certifications/ verifications can be for single attribute claims such as FSC or multiple attribute claims such as EPD, HPD, and life-cycle analysis

See Our Eco-label Reference List