We are surrounded by building materials.
Did you know they have a profound impact on our health and wellbeing?
Materials release chemicals through a variety of ways, including volatilization, chemical degradation, and abrasion. (source: Healthy Materials Lab)
As we move through our homes, offices, and leisure spaces, these chemicals can then enter our bodies through the air we breathe, surfaces we touch, and food and water we ingest.
Manufacturers, contractors, custodial staff, and individuals in the building product supply chain are often at even greater risk of health problems, as they are exposed to highly toxic chemicals and ingredients in their work.
Further, an estimated 28 million people are in forced labor situations (source: International Labour Organization). Millions of these people are extracting and producing the very materials we use in our built environments. Due to a lack of basic human rights protections, these individuals experience the worst health risks associated with building materials
At Communal Sustainability, we empower clients to choose materials that place human and environmental health at the center of design decisions.
Service Offerings
We provide tailored solutions to manufacturers, building design professionals, and home owners + renters. Our services include:
Sustainable product development and marketing
Development of socially equitable supply chains
Material ingredient credit achievement in green rating systems
Personalized consulting for individuals seeking healthy and sustainable exterior and interior design materials.