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Product transparency is the practice of disclosing detailed information about products and services including what they contain, how they were produced and where they come from. Such information is useful to businesses, professionals and consumers. For example, an architect can use product transparency to ensure that a building will be free of molecules such as volatile organic compounds. The following are a few examples of information that can be disclosed.
MoleculesA list of substances found in a product both in layman's terms and as a detailed list of substances, potentially at the molecular level.EnergyThe amount of energy that was used to create a product or deliver a service.Environmental ImpactThe waste products that went into the environment directly or indirectly as a result of production of a product or delivery of a service.Production MethodsDescriptions of production methods such as organic certifications.
Community ImpactCertifications that indicate that a product was produced in a way that is fair to people. For example, that they were not produced in a way that funds a conflict.Country of OriginThe origin of the product and its component parts and materials.|
| Type | Sustainability | | Definition | The practice of disclosing detailed information about products and services. | | Value | Consumers may feel that they have the right to know what they are buying.Producers of secondary products may use detailed specifications of a components, materials, products and services in order to meet their requirements and sustainability goals. | | Related Concepts | Precautionary PrincipleSustainable Design |
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