B_0415_Newsfeed_school

Sustainability Logo Indicates Green Products

Oct. 5, 2017

The CHPS Product Label indicates building materials and products that meet healthy and green building materials standards. 

Schools, districts and facility managers seeking healthy or environmentally friendly building materials now can look for a new sustainability logo to guide purchasing choices.

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) is introducing the CHPS Product logo to identify building materials and products that meet healthy and green building materials standards. Through the High Performance Products Database, CHPS helps designers, specifiers, facilities decision-makers and third-party reviewers to easily access high quality, vetted information about high performance products.

“Our goal to is offer a label that consumers can easily identify and rely on when looking for products that meet the most rigorous health and sustainability standards in the market,” says Bill Orr, Executive Director of CHPS. “The CHPS PRODUCT logo will help consumers to easily identify products that will improve their classrooms and environmental footprint.”

What is the products database for?

Schools, districts and design teams can use the CHPS High Performance Products Database to download certifications and lab results, verify compliance for green rating system projects like the CHPS CriteriaLEED Version 4 and the California Green Building Code (CALGreen), and get up-to-date company and sales contact information, all at no cost.

What qualifies as a sustainable product?

Popular environmental and health attributes for products include low-emitting materials, materials with recycled content and products made with rapidly renewable materials. Other accepted product standards include standards for certified wood, mercury reduction, and life cycle impact declarations.

Who developed the CHPS High Performance Products Database?

The CHPS High Performance Products Database was developed in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Building materials manufacturers can manage their products and attributes in the CHPS Product Database, including adding and modifying product attributes, adding and renewing product listings and managing company and sales contacts.

You can download the guide here and read the official press release at the CHPS web site. 

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Buildings, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Building Better Schools

Download this digital resource to better understand the challenges and opportunities in designing and operating educational facilities for safety, sustainability, and performance...

Tips to Keep Facility Management on Track

How do you plan to fill the knowledge gap as seasoned facility managers retire or leave for new opportunities? Learn about the latest strategies including FM tech innovations ...

The Beauty & Benefits of Biophilic Design in the Built Environment

Biophilic design is a hot trend in design, but what is it and how can building professionals incorporate these strategies for the benefits of occupants? This eHandbook offers ...

The Benefits of Migrating from Analog to DMR Two-Way Radios

Are you still using analog two-way radios? Download this white paper and discover the simple and cost-effective migration path to digital DMR radios that deliver improved audio...