The construction industry has long been a significant contributor to global carbon emissions and waste. As building owners and architects shift toward "green" building practices, the need for standardized, third-party verification of "sustainable" materials has become paramount. stands as the premier consensus-based standard specifically designed to evaluate the environmental footprint of single-ply roofing membranes, such as PVC, TPO, and EPDM. A Holistic Lifecycle Approach
is a American National Standard that establishes sustainability requirements for single-use food service items – think plates, bowls, cups, lids, straws, cutlery, and takeout containers. The 2021 edition updated criteria for compostability, recycled content, and responsible sourcing. nsfs 347 2021
Evaluates the energy efficiency, water usage, and waste management of the facilities where the membranes are produced. The construction industry has long been a significant
Focuses on the integration of environmental thinking into the design, including the use of sustainable raw materials and recycled content. Product Manufacturing (27 points): A Holistic Lifecycle Approach is a American National
If a product was certified under an earlier version, manufacturers had until mid-2023 to recertify to the 2021 criteria.