building the home
Our health and our environment shouldn’t have to suffer because of the materials we use in building a home. Green Seal certifies products that have significantly less impact on our health and our environment.
Where to Find the Green Seal
Click the links below and look for the retailers' list or shop online. If you can't find Green Seal-certified products near you, ask the store manager to stock them for you. Listening to consumer demand is the only way they'll stay in business.
These energy efficient lighting products are high quality, long lasting CFLs. They have very low mercury content and are lead-free. They are manufactured responsibly, packaging with recycled content, and offer free mechanisms for the recycling of used bulbs.
These paints meet strict volatile organic compound (VOC) limits to reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. They do not contain 25 prohibited toxic chemicals including benzene, formaldehyde and heavy metals. The paint cans may not be made with lead and the labels instruct users on how to properly recycle or dispose of leftover paint.
Green Seal Paint
These paints are made of 95% post-consumer recycled consolidated content or 50% post-consumer recycled content reprocessed paint. These paints meet strict VOC and aromatic compound limits and do not contain 25 specified toxic chemicals. They meet performance requirements and the packaging must contain recycled content.
Green Seal Recycled Latex Paint
These stains and finishes meet strict VOC limits and do not contain toxic ingredients that are carcinogens, mutagens and reproductive toxins. They do not contain benzene, formaldehyde, phthalates and heavy metals. These stains and finishes meet performance requirements and the packaging is either made from recycled content or is available for take-back by the manufacturer.
Green Seal Stains and Finishes
These motion and occupancy sensors and switches meet performance and safety requirements such as compatibility, override capability, manual controls, minimum load levels, and time delay options. Requirements cover passive infrared, ultrasonic, dual technology and audio and/or microwave sensors. The packaging has met environmental requirements for inks, dyes and stabilizers, and the label includes information on the appropriate sensor to use in a certain location.
These windows, skylights, exterior and storm doors are energy efficient and allow for a minimum of air leakage. The frame and sash materials have not been formulated with heavy metals like lead or arsenic, mercury. The box used to package the product must contain at least 25% post-consumer material. Pre-sales materials recommend the most appropriate product for a variety of U.S. climate zones.
Green Seal Windows and Doors