Best Environmental Certifications for Products

Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Gold

Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Inc

The gold standard for circular economy product design. Cradle to Cradle evaluates material health, circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification:

Forest Stewardship Council

The most trusted certification for responsibly sourced wood and paper products. FSC ensures products come from forests that are managed to meet social, economic, and ecological needs.

EPEAT Climate+ Gold

Global Electronics Council® (GEC)

The leading environmental rating system for electronics. EPEAT evaluates computers, displays, servers, and other IT equipment across lifecycle environmental criteria.

EnergyStar Rating - Products

EPA/DOE

The most recognized energy efficiency label in North America. ENERGY STAR certified products meet strict energy performance criteria set by the EPA.

Declare Label

International Living Future Institute

A transparency label for building products that discloses every ingredient, similar to a nutrition label for materials. Created by the International Living Future Institute.

EPD

EDP International AB

Environmental Product Declarations provide standardized, third-party verified data on a product's environmental impact across its lifecycle. Essential for green building credits.

WaterSense labeled products

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA's certification for water-efficient products including fixtures, irrigation equipment, and appliances. WaterSense products use at least 20% less water.

80 PLUS

Ecos IQ, Inc.

Certifies the energy efficiency of computer power supplies. 80 PLUS rated PSUs waste less energy as heat, with tiers from Bronze to Titanium.

Compact by Design

Amazon

Amazon's certification for products with more efficient packaging that reduces the carbon footprint of shipping. Identifies products that have removed excess air and water.

Green Mark

Environment and Development Foundation (EDF)

Taiwan's official eco-label program, managed by the Environment and Development Foundation. Covers a wide range of product categories with lifecycle-based criteria.

Carbon Neutral

Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust's certification verifying that a product's carbon footprint has been measured, reduced, and offset. One of the most recognized carbon labels globally.

ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Stone

Natural Stone Institute

The sustainability standard for natural stone products, covering quarrying, fabrication, and supply chain practices. The only ANSI-accredited standard for stone.