Material Content Certification
Scientific Certification Systems is a pioneer in the field of environmental claims, using rigorous science-based certifications to cut through confusion in the market. SCS offers Material Content Certification and assessment services to manufacturers of carpet, textiles, ceramic tile, building products, wood products, insulation, flooring, cleaning agents, and jewelry that can help your product qualify for LEED and environmentally preferable purchasing programs Our Recycled Content, Biodegradable Content, and Reclamation Facility Certifications help you close the loop on materials.
SCS provides certification for the following product attributes:
Certified Recycled Content
Recycled content products are made from materials that would otherwise have been discarded. Inputs for recycled content products can come from numerous sources. Old newspapers, for instance, can be utilized in the fabrication of nursery pots and home insulation. Empty plastic milk jugs can be recycled into playground equipment. Industrial metal discards can be recycled into nails, hinges, doorknobs and other hardware.
Products made from pre-consumer or post-consumer material diverted from the waste stream can qualify for the SCS Recycled Content certification.
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Certified Biodegradable
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) provides certification for biodegradable liquid products such as cleaners, degreasers, detergents, and soaps. To be certified biodegradable, 70% of the product formula compound must, under aerobic conditions, break down into carbon dioxide, basic salts and water within 28 days.
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Recycling System Certification
The SCS Recycling System Certification recognizes businesses that are helping to significantly reduce the amount of virgin materials consumed in manufacturing, diverting waste from landfills, and are industry leaders in efficient and effective material handling. This certification covers recycling and reclamation facilities and programs.