GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training ONLINE-Unit 3-Sourcing Green Products-I

The most comprehensive training program available in green home furnishings, providing manufacturers, reps, retailers and designers with the knowledge and credentials to become experts in sustainability.

This industry first, 6-hour exam course was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the #1 organization with board members including ranking staff of World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and the founder of the USGBC. This is the most comprehensive green furnishings training program available, providing designers with the knowledge and credentials to differentiate themselves as experts in sustainability. Over 500 graduates to date. Written by an accredited LEED-CI/AP and approved by GBCI for 6 CE hours and registered with IDCEC for .5 W CEUs or individual modules at .1 W CEUs.

Unit 3 - Sourcing Green Products-I

This module provides detailed descriptions of the differences between available options in the components that go into home furnishings, including certified wood, rapid renewables, commercial harvests, and recycled/recyclable content. Learn what to look for , what to avoid, and how each option relates to different environmental concerns.