EPDs
From Vision to Verified: Green Badger at Super South Summit 2026
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger The Southeast is building something bigger than buildings. I just got back from the Super South Summit 2026 Expo, and if the energy on that floor was…
EPD vs. HPD: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each?
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services If you work on LEED projects, you have probably seen the acronyms EPD and HPD in credit language, product data sheets, and submittal reviews. They look and…
A Shared Blueprint: Connecting the CMF and AIA Materials Pledge
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger Two of the most important forces in sustainable building materials share a common mission. Here’s how they reinforce each other — and how Green Badger helps you…
Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions
Your Complete Guide to Construction Stage Emissions If you’re new to the world of sustainability and construction, you might be wondering what A1-5 carbon emissions are and why they matter. Simply put, carbon emissions are…
How Green Badger Supports Achieving the AIA Materials Pledge
Architects and designers are essential in promoting sustainable architecture and construction practices. As the issue of climate change becomes more pressing, the decisions made in selecting materials and designing buildings have a significant impact on…
The Basics of Embodied Carbon
Embodied carbon is one of the hottest topics in the sustainable building industry, and for a good reason. 51% of carbon emissions from construction will be from embodied carbon between 2020 – 2050 (Architecture 2030)….
Environmental Product Declaration Examples
Environmental product declarations examples showing how they are LEED compliant.
What is an EPD?
Understanding environmental product declarations: what is an EPD, how do I make sure they are LEED compliant, and how do I find them?
