For a product to be considered green, the product has to:
-promote good indoor air quality
-be durable and have low maintenance requirements
-incorporate recycled content
-use natural and/or renewable resources
-use low “embodied” energy (energy required to produce and transport materials)
-not contain CFCs, HCFCs or other ozone depleting substances
-not contain highly toxic compounds
-be obtained form local resources & manufactures
-be easily reused, are biodegradable and readily recycled
-promote good indoor air quality
-be durable and have low maintenance requirements
-incorporate recycled content
-use natural and/or renewable resources
-use low “embodied” energy (energy required to produce and transport materials)
-not contain CFCs, HCFCs or other ozone depleting substances
-not contain highly toxic compounds
-be obtained form local resources & manufactures
-be easily reused, are biodegradable and readily recycled