US EPA RECOMMENDS CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED PRODUCT STANDARD

"EPA Recommendations of Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Procurement Include Cradle to Cradle Certified OAKLAND, CA – The Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its new Recommendations of standards and ecolabels for federal sustainable purchasing, the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced. Cradle to Cradle Certified is recommended at the highest level across seven building materials and construction product categories, including: adhesives, carpet, ceiling tiles (acoustical), fiberboard and wallboard, flooring, insulation and interior latex paint. Cradle to Cradle Certified is also recommended at the highest level for furniture." more...