GBD 302 - Materials Deep Dive: Eco-Friendly Upholstery

The Eco Method Interiors’ founder explains the difference between conventional and eco-friendly foam. Erica will delve into the greener options and the pros and cons of each. Discover what to look for when purchasing foam and the additives that can be harmful to your health and the environment. Certifications and Organizations: - EPA - https://www.epa.gov/ - CertiPur - https://certipur.us/ - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - https://global-standard.org/ - OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex - Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)- https://certifications.controlunion.com/en/certification-programs/certification-programs/gols-global-organic-latex-standard - Made Safe - https://www.madesafe.org/find-products/bedding/ - Eco-Institut - https://www.eco-institut.de/en/dienstleistungen/certification/ - Greenguard Gold - https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program - Organic Wool - https://iwto.org/sustainability/organic-wool/ - ZQ Wool - https://www.discoverzq.com/ - DownPass - https://www.downpass.com/en/homepage.html - Global Traceable Down Standard - https://www.nsf.org.cn/en/our-services/service-by-industry/Sustainability_and_Environment/responsible-sourcing/global-traceable-down-standard - Responsible Down Standard- https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNhjJ9GJ9AfJ-fNMPaCQq9O4BnF4AC_8fGyfOQsQ9GceznEvXjJ83khoCKDsQAvD_BwE - Responsible Wool Standard - https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-wool/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNtWjzWfT3nJP9QGpri3mB9tCRZKSlBzhk8Ke96e-g3mWOXIY3nR6fRoCkEUQAvD_BwE Companies: - My Green Mattress - https://www.mygreenmattress.com/ - Medley Home - https://medleyhome.com/ - Cisco Home - https://ciscohome.net/ Studies: - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213201/ - https://archive.epa.gov/epa/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam.html - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021001380?via%3Dihub