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?
LEED v4 Compliant Metal Studs with EDPs and HPDs
Interior metal studs help you across all three LEED v4 BPDO credits, are nearly zero waste since they always get recycled, and are non-emitting, so you don’t have to worry about anything in the low-emitting category. How much better could you get?
LEED v4 Compliant Drywall with EDPs and HPDs
Drywall and gypsum board are on every construction project in the country, but did you know that they can easily earn you multiple EPDS and HPDs for your LEED projects?
Finding EPDs for LEED v4 and v4.1
Today, we’re going to take a look at what you need to know about Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, to qualify for LEED version 4 and 4.1.
LEED v4 Compliant Paint Products and Manufacturers
LEED v4 Compliant Paint Products and Manufacturers I see a BPDO Calculator and I Want It Painted Black The first line of the Rolling Stones hit ‘Paint It, Black’ is well known, but the original…
