It's a sad but true fact that companies don't always tell the truth in their environmental
claims—especially now that everyone wants to jump on the green bandwagon. It's called
greenwash. Fortunately, third-party certifications exist to hold manufacturers
accountable for their marketing claims and give consumers security that those claims
are accurate.
FTC Guides
NSF-140 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard
Platinum/EPP
and Gold EPP Certifications
LEED®
Put forth by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Green Building Rating System™
is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation
of high performance green buildings.
Tandus strives to help its customers earn LEED points whenever possible. The following
information provides an overview of the LEED rating system for schools and commercial
buildings and how purchasing Tandus products - Monterey, C&A or Crossley — can
help contribute toward points.
LEED for Schools
LEED the Way
Tandus Atlanta
Showroom Awarded LEED Silver Green Building Certification