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.

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Small Projects Change the Market

Paul Swensson
November 17, 2023

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…