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Remembering Robin Guenther: Pioneer of Sustainable Architecture and Health Advocate
Robin Guenther (1954-2023) FAIA, LEED Fellow HPD Collaborative (HPDC) honors the life of Robin Guenther, renowned pioneer in sustainable architecture and design, a champion in bringing awareness and action to the building industry to improve environmental and human health for all. Robin was an early advocate for HPDC and served as Chair of the HPDC…
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HPDC Automates Product Screening for HPD-reported Information
November 3, 2022: HPDC introduced the HPD Program Pre-check in HPD Builder and the HPD Public Repository, which automates screening HPDs for alignment with the material health criteria that firms and programs set.
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USGBC and HPDC Collaborate to Simplify Material Ingredients Reporting for LEED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff ToffoliHPD Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org USGBC and HPDC Collaborate to Simplify Material Ingredients Reporting for LEED HPDs published meeting the LEED v4.1 Option 1 Pre-check will now be automatically accepted for LEED project documentation San Francisco, Calif., November 2, 2022 – U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) today…
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HPDC, Green Seal Announce Complimentary HPD Reports with Paint Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff ToffoliHPD Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org HPDC, Green Seal Announce Complimentary HPD Reports with Paint Certification Green Seal-certified paints earn points toward LEED credits for material ingredient reporting and low-emitting materials San Francisco, Calif., November 1 – HPDC and Green Seal announced today that Green Seal is now an approved Health Product Declarations (HPD)…
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HPD Collaborative Supports mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework New Digital Portal
August 4, 2022 mindful MATERIALS (mM) announced on August 3, 2022 its plans to launch a software solution that will integrate a consistent framework for sustainability in decision-making across the built environment. mM is collaborating with technology leader Ecomedes, Inc to power this new Portal and digitize the Common Materials Framework (CMF). HPD Collaborative (HPDC)…
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HPD Builder 2.3 – Full Implementation of HPD Open Standard Version 2.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 11, 2022 Contact:Jeff ToffoliHealth Product Declaration Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org HPD Builder 2.3 Updated – Announcing Full Implementation of HPD Open Standard Version 2.3 Enhancing Data Quality and Consistency for the Building Products Industry Wakefield, MA, July 11, 2022 / EIN Presswire – Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) has launched the latest update to its…
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Membership Referral Program – Enlarge the Material Health Community
Be a Champion of Material Health! We have an exciting new member referral program that will help build the Material Health movement, while also benefitting you and your colleagues! Here’s how it works.Simply tell a colleague about the benefits of practicing Material Health in green building and encourage them to join our community of practice…
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HPD Open Standard Version 2.3 Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2022 Contact:Jeff ToffoliHealth Product Declaration Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org The Next Step in Product Transparency, Data Quality and Ease of Use for the Building Products Industry Wakefield, MA, May 12, 2022 / EIN Presswire – The Health Product Declaration (HPD) Collaborative has released HPD Open Standard Version 2.3, the latest update to its industry-leading…
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HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium II: The Art & Science of Material Health.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff ToffoliHealth Product Declaration Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org Inaugural Material Health Innovation Awards to be Presented for Leading Edge Case Studies. Wakefield, MA, October 28, 2021 / EIN Presswire – HPD Collaborative (HPDC) will host the second Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from noon to 5 pm EST. This…
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HPD Collaborative and Green Seal form strategic alliance to advance transparency standards and data harmonization in material health reporting and certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeff ToffoliHPD Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org Taryn TussVP, Marketing & CommunicationsGreen Sealttuss@greenseal.org Streamlined programs simplify product manufacturers data management and demonstrate proven leadership in the building industry San Diego, Calif., September 22 – HPD Collaborative (HPDC) and Green Seal® have announced a strategic alliance to bring the expertise and certification leadership of Green Seal into…
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USGBC Members – Join The Leaders In Material Health
For a 20% discount on your first year’s HPDC membership, use code: USGBC2021 JOIN THE LEADERS Being at the forefront of Material Health brings you growth & opportunity in Green Building! In partnership with the USGBC, The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) brings USGBC members a special offer. Enjoy a 20% discount on your first…
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HPDC Launches Social Equity Working Group To Implement New Measures In Building Industry
HPDC’s newly formed Social Equity Working Group has been meeting May-July. The Group’s first goal is to define the scope of work HPDC should undertake, and define any other aspects related to social equity that are important for HPDC.Some examples the group will consider are: How to define social equity as it relates to building…
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HPD Collaborative Supports Reporting of Antimicrobial Content in Building Products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeff ToffoliHPD Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org HPD Collaborative Joins Industry Leaders Calling for Research and Transparency Chemicals are often added to products with the intention of protecting our bodies from microbes, such as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Joining with other leaders in the building industry, Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) is a signatory…
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New Guidance Standardizes Reporting of Antimicrobial Content in Building Products
The HPD Collaborative (HPDC) has published Best Practices for Reporting Antimicrobial Content, a guide that standardizes the reporting of antimicrobial content in building products. In doing so, the HPDC responds to the growing demand for antimicrobial data that has arisen during the COVID-19 crisis. Antimicrobial chemicals are often added to products with the intention of…
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Call for Applications: HPDC TSG Committee Members 2021
The HPDC Technical Sub-Group Call for Applicants is now closed. If you have any questions please contact membership@hpd-collaborative.org.
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Affiliation between HPD Collaborative and CROSSWALK® Brings Transparency to Building Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeff ToffoliHPD Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.org Sarah McMurdyDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsCSIsmcmurdy@csinet.org Consistent reporting of a product’s material health content via CROSSWALK strengthens accuracy through entire construction project process ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – HPD Collaborative (HPDC) and Construction Information Network (CIN) announced a product alliance that brings cutting-edge technology to the built environment. CIN has created…
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Call for Applications: HPDC Technical Committee Members 2021
Call for Applications: HPDC Technical Committee Members The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) call for applicants for membership on the HPDC Technical Committee is closed.
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HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff ToffoliHealth Product Declaration Collaborativejtoffoli@hpd-collaborative.orgHPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health.Dedicated Solely to the Rapidly Growing Field of Material Health Practice.Wakefield, MA, November 2, 2020 / CSRwire – HPDC will host its first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17,…
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HPD Builder 2.2 – Full Implementation of HPD Open Standard Version 2.2
Simplifying Supply Chain Ingredient Reporting in the Building Industry Wakefield, MA, May 19, 2020 / CSRwire – Two years in development, Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) has launched the latest update to its HPD Builder online reporting system. Introducing the Supplier HPD Extension, HPD Builder 2.2 greatly simplifies the work of both manufacturers and their…