Many interior products and materials release odorous or potentially irritating contaminants into the indoor environment, which can have serious effects on the occupants' health and quality of life. GREENGUARD Certified Products must pass a series of rigorous emissions tests and undergo quarterly monitoring tests to ensure their low emitting status. Specifying and building professionals use GREENGUARD Certified Products to create superior interior environments without added cost or effort.
The Green Guide, a voluntary self-certifying system, is the product of a two-year, multi-stakeholder development and review process, convened by the Austin, Texas-based Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems. Sponsors include the New York State Energy and Research Authority, Merck Family Fund, and Hospitals for Healthy Environment (H2E), a joint project of American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association, Health Care Without Harm and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
