Product Sustainability

Sustainable products open new markets, help meet government procurement guidelines and contribute toward sustainable building ratings, such as LEED.

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Building Products and Furnishings

Certifying sustainable building products and furnishings helps to become a vendor to the U.S. government and achieve sustainable building ratings.

Certifications for Forestry Operations

NSF International certification of third-party audits of forestry operations, which gives you a competitive edge to lead an environmentally-conscious business.

Product Transparency Reporting

In a marketplace wary of green product hype, NSF International provides independent, science-based verification of environmental claims that achieve the highest levels of transparency.

Textiles, Apparel and Footwear Certifications

With rising consumer demand for transparency in sustainably-sourced materials, certification helps demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and traceability.

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Environmental Product Declarations Showcase Product Sustainability

Expert Allison Skinner clarifies the purpose of environmental product declarations (EPDs), product category rules and EPD verification.

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White Paper: How Textile Brands are Putting Consumer Demands into Action

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News and Events

NSF International and Soil Association Team Up to Offer SFI® and FSC® Forestry Certifications

September 25, 2019

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – NSF International subsidiary NSF Certification, LLC and Soil Association Certification Forestry, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Soil Association, today announced an agreement to offer certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) responsible forest management standards.

NSF and E-Reuse Services Collaborate to Make Electronics Reuse Conference Waste-Free for Second Year

September 19, 2019

Every year, tradeshows and conferences generate thousands of tons of waste in the form of flyers, hand-outs, packaging, coffee cups and more. A closer look reveals an estimated 60 million people attend tradeshows each year—with each attendee generating up to 20 pounds of waste. Not surprisingly, this has a significant impact on the environment.

Natural Stone Council Updates Sustainability Requirements for the Production of Natural Stone

September 3, 2019

In response to industry advances, new technology and best practices, The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has updated ANSI/NSC 373-2019: Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone. NSF International’s National Center for Sustainability Standards, which helped to facilitate the development of ANSI/NSC 373-2019, recently published the updates. The standard establishes criteria and methods for tracking, measuring and improving sustainability in the production of natural stone. ANSI/NSC 373-2019 applies to all processors of natural stone, from quarry operations to final stone fabricators.

New Webinar Demystifies Textiles Standards Certification, Including Brand Perspective from Patagonia

April 12, 2019

As preferred fibers and material commitments in the textile industry continue to grow, the role of core material standards supporting preferred materials becomes increasingly important. If you don’t know the truth – you can’t tell the truth!

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