universal sustainable product certification is HERE!

i am so excited to learn about the institute for market transformation to sustainability(mts), an amazing group that has been working for about 15 years so far to achieve a sustainable world through transformation of the way products are designed, made and sold. this includes a universal certification called SMART certified, available for any sustainable product except for planes and cars! SMART is a rating system based on 24 sustainable product certification criteria for building products, fabric, apparel, textile & floor covering. it provides many benefits like environmental, social, economic, liability reduction, and product differentiation. also, SMART protects against unlawful greenwashing. it's clear that this is integral to a sustainable future.

thanks to treepeople and usgbc for hosting an aia and idec accredited evening last wednesday of SMART certified sustainable products education and awards.where i first learned about mts and smart certified. located in treepeople's new green building conference center, designated for LEED certification, it was a lovely evening with organic wine and food too!