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Homestar v4.1, superseded

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MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11) + Recognised Eco-labels list, Issue: September 2021

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    Level A Recognition; Level A Eco-label 2 points
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 4
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    ECS v1.2 Level 3 · ECS level
    On what basis
    Level B Recognition; Level B Eco-label 1.5 points
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 3
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    ECS v1.2 Level 2 · ECS level
    On what basis
    Level C Recognition; Level C Eco-label 1 points
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 2
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • EC-07-18 - Paints

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Applied coatings (paint)
    Scope
    Paint applied on site or in a prefabrication yard; component certificates need a Technical Question
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-07-18 Paints
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-19-15; EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-19-22, EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-43-18
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Concrete
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-43-18
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Engineered wood products and timber
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-04-11; EC-33-14; EC-18-09; EC-32-17Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-18-17, EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-04-11, EC-33-14, EC-18-09 or EC-32-17
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-25-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-25-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Insulation (soft thermal and acoustic)
    Scope
    Rigid insulation such as XPS and EPS is excluded from the category
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-25-17 Building Insulants
    • certificate for the final product
    • unlicensed products differing only in R-value need manufacturer confirmation that they are identical
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4, 7
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-57-16; EC-41-15Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-57-25, EC-41-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Steel
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-57-16 or EC-41-15
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    2 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Products
    Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
    Scope
    List shows 'FSC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
    Conditions
    • FSC Mix, FSC 100% or FSC Recycled
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 4; List p. 1
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA PCv2.2i-2012
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Applied coatings (paint)
    Conditions
    • certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA 04-2011v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Engineered wood products and timber
    Conditions
    • certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA FF v3.0-2017
    Level
    Level B Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
    Products
    Engineered wood products and timber
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    BIMv2.0-2018
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Insulation (soft thermal and acoustic)
    Scope
    Rigid insulation excluded from the category
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    SSPv1.0-2019
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Steel
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level A · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
    Products
    Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
    Scope
    No GreenRate entry for concrete; flooring is recorded separately
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level A
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
    Products
    Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level B
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level C Eco-label 1 points per material category
    Products
    Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level C
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    Level A Recognition row; Level A Eco-label 2 points
    Products
    Steel
    Scope
    Only the named Diamond Roofing certification; no Level B or C entry for steel
    Conditions
    • Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
    • certificate for the final product
    Reads two ways
    SC-002: the tool reads two ways (p. List p. 1 and p. List p. 1); this row follows p. List p. 1
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level C
    • certificate for the final product
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    2 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    material is PEFC certified
    Products
    Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
    Scope
    List shows 'PEFC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
    Conditions
    • PEFC certified
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 4; List p. 1

MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11)

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Declare labelled products
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 6
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Product Specific EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    Conditions
    • product-specific EPD
    • issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Industry wide EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    Conditions
    • industry-wide EPD
    • issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    • manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Product Specific EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    The rule
    • product-specific EPD
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Industry wide EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    The rule
    • industry-wide EPD
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    • manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Product Specific EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    The rule
    • product-specific EPD
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Industry wide EPD
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    The rule
    • industry-wide EPD
    • independently audited
    • cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
    • manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
  • Product Carbon Footprint

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    PAS 2050:2011
    Level
    1 (CarboNZero product certification); 0.5 (CEMARS product certification) · points (MAT-1 Sustainable Materials, per material category; max 2 per category)
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    Conditions
    Only through CarboNZero product certification (1 point) or CEMARS product certification (0.5 points), each being independent verification and certification that the product's carbon footprint is calculated to PAS 2050:2011. CarboNZero also requires: measures to manage, reduce and mitigate the product's net GHG emissions to zero; a commitment to an emissions management and reduction plan; and offsetting of remaining unavoidable emissions with carbon credits that Homestar calls “verified”. CEMARS also requires: the product's lifecycle GHG emissions measured; and a commitment to manage and reduce them under an emissions management and reduction plan. Points apply only where at least 50% of the total material content of the category is reused, eco-preferred or responsibly sourced. Evidence: datasheets and/or the third-party verification scheme certificate.
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. MAT p. 1, 3, 6-7).
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 1, 3, 6-7

MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Recognised Eco-labels and Indoor Air Quality Schemes list, Issue: September 2021

  • Blue Angel

    Status
    Excluded by the tool under this credit
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    All MAT-1 categories
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
  • EMICODE

    Status
    Excluded by the tool under this credit
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    All MAT-1 categories
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
  • SCS Standards

    Status
    Excluded by the tool under this credit
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    All MAT-1 categories
    Scope
    Applies to SCS Indoor Advantage Gold; other SCS programmes not mentioned
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
  • UL GREENGUARD

    Status
    Excluded by the tool under this credit
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    All MAT-1 categories
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1

MAT-2

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11) + Recognised Eco-labels list, Issue: September 2021

  • Blue Angel

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognition mark in list cell
    On what basis
    Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word)
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
    Scope
    Listed under Indoor Air Quality Schemes, not as an eco-label
    Conditions
    • VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    Level 4 in Level A Recognition row, Level 3 in Level B, Level 2 in Level C; MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “comply” (Homestar’s word)
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 2 or above
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “meet” (Homestar’s word) the VOC limits of a recognised eco-label or IAQ scheme
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-07-18 as printed
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of applied coatings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Applied coatings
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-07-18 Paints
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of engineered wood “meets” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Engineered wood
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-32-17
    • VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-04-11; EC-33-14; EC-32-17Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • licensed to EC-04-11, EC-33-14 or EC-32-17
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11, 13
  • EMICODE

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognition mark in list cell
    On what basis
    Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “comply” (Homestar’s word)
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants
    Scope
    No dots in other columns; EMICODE class (GEV) not named
    Conditions
    • VOC criteria only
    • adhesives and sealants only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA AFSv4.0-2014
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants
    Conditions
    • certified to GECA AFSv4.0-2014
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA PCv2.2i-2012
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of applied coatings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Applied coatings
    Conditions
    • certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of engineered wood “meets” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Engineered wood
    Conditions
    • certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
    • VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
    Level
    Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Conditions
    • certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
    • VOC criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B; GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; the recognition level does not change MAT-2 points
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level A, B or C
    • VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
    Products
    Floor coverings
    Scope
    Level C excludes carpets
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
    • Level C not for carpets
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • SCS Standards

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    SCS Indoor Avantage Gold · SCS Indoor Advantage tier
    On what basis
    Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word)
    Products
    Engineered wood; floor coverings
    Scope
    Not marked for adhesives, sealants or applied coatings
    Conditions
    • Indoor Advantage Gold
    • VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • engineered wood and floor coverings only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
  • UL GREENGUARD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognition mark in list cell
    On what basis
    Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme 'UL Greenguard'; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word)
    Products
    Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
    Scope
    No GREENGUARD tier (e.g. Gold) specified
    Conditions
    • VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • certificate for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

Living Building Challenge 4.1

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Living Product Challenge Certification Requirement

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I14-4 Responsible Sourcing · Living Product Challenge Requirement

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Definition of Multipliers

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Declare Labels Requirement

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I14-3 Responsible Sourcing · Declare Product Requirement

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Wood Sourcing Clarifications

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

I14-2 Responsible Sourcing · Wood Sourcing

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

I10 Healthy Interior Performance · Cleaning protocol: products complying with EPA Safer Choice or an approved equivalent

Living Building Challenge 4.1 · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa certified cleaning products

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Global GreenTag PHD with HealthRATE

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level needed
    PlatinumHEALTH
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Global GreenTag LCARate

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level needed
    Platinum
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Globally Harmonized Systemnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Safer Choice labelnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • UL ECOLOGOnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms