Chemistry, Materials & Packaging: How to Select Sustainable Materials for the Built Environment

Published In: Sustainable Brands
March 31, 2023

Acknowledging that many textile manufacturers are vague about their products, with little to no proof of sustainability or misrepresenting their claims, can be disheartening. But there are a few key ways to identify a greenwashed product. As awareness and understanding of their negative environmental impacts increases, the fashion and building industries are re-evaluating their practices and working to minimize their harmful impacts. The design industry specifically has an exciting opportunity to lead this environmental charge forward. Equipped with a better understanding of greenwashing indicators and responsible material selection that considers holistic, embedded lifecycle impact; clean manufacturing processes and carbon-footprint evaluation, the industry can achieve meaningful progress and boost stakeholder confidence.