Building insulation products from Dow Building Solutions have been recertified by the Cradle to Cradle Certified program, a multi-attribute eco-label that assesses a product’s material content, recyclability and manufacturing characteristics.
The certification program uses a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the sustainable attributes of a product, as well as the practices employed in manufacturing the product. In cooperation with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, a global sustainability consulting firm, the Cradle to Cradle Certified process evaluates products across five different life-cycle categories:
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material health
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material re-utilization
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renewable energy use
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water stewardship
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social responsibility
Dow products that are Cradle to Cradle Certified may be eligible to contribute toward points in building certifications, such as the USGBC’s LEED Rating Systems.
