Paul Swensson

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Paul joins the Institute as Materials Specialist where he assists in delivering positive customer experiences and support during the Declare and Living Product Challenge certification processes. Originally from Colorado, Paul moved to Michigan while he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Sustainability through Arizona State University. His focus included environmental policy and urban resiliency as it related to business needs and opportunities. Paul has previously worked in customer facing positions where he embraced the policy of assuming positive intent that helped him develop many lasting relationships. He also worked on sustainable programs while finishing his degree, such as proposing a local green wall and participating in local clean up projects.
Healthy Materials Interview

Breaking Barriers

Moore & Giles’ Path to Red List Free Beverly McAuley, the Senior Director of Sustainability and Education at Moore & Giles, has advocated for material health and transparency for years. Her passion for material safety led Moore & Giles to be the first leather company with a Declare label in 2017. And now, because of her efforts, they have over…

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Declare Healthy Materials Manufacturing

Transforming Supply Chains for Healthier Products

The Impact of Declare Labels Over the last few years as Declare has grown, material transparency has become the rule in sustainable building. The Living Building Challenge requires some Declare labeled products to be used in projects, LEED offers points to projects using Declare labeled products, and the Green Building Council of Australia recognizes Declare. As self-disclosure becomes more common…

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Declare

Small Projects Change the Market

Shelby Aldrich and her husband, William, are pursuing Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification for their home in rural Pennsylvania. While undertaking this commitment to build a regenerative house made of healthy materials, Shelby has become an advocate, inspiring manufacturers to seek Declare labels, leading to more products relevant to LBC projects. To help streamline her advocacy and transparency efforts, Shelby…

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