We take pride in being the only manufacturer of a recycled plastic material that holds Cradle to Cradle® certification. This rigorous, third-party program evaluates and recognises Polygood® as a C2C material that makes positive environmental and social impacts.

Bronze level certification means The Good Plastic Company has met specific criteria and standards when it comes to the reduction of waste and hazardous chemicals, more efficient uses of resources and the reuse of materials, energy efficiency, and social responsibility. We have assessed the environmental impacts of Polygood® and its manufacturing process.

We have also demonstrated that an active environmental policy is implemented at every manufacturing facility. We are further evaluated on implementation and how we have met environmental performance targets across five critical sustainability categories:

After a thorough Life Cycle Assessment, The Good Plastic Company was granted a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Polygood®. EPD serves as an invaluable asset in securing LEED certification for your projects.

Based on internationally recognised standards, it offers data and increased transparency around the product’s environmental impacts, supporting whole lifecycle management. For companies dedicated to making an impact, our EPD serves as an invaluable asset in securing LEED certification for your projects.

Our environmental footprint matters, along with our production and management processes. Performing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) follows our impact from cradle to grave for sustainability and operational reporting. We maintain quality and management systems in accordance with internationally recognised ISO standards, the leading international standards on LCA. These are detailed here.

ISO 9001: Quality Management

Products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while striving for continuous
improvement.

ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety

Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our
employees is paramount

ISO 14001: Environmental Management

Minimise environmental impact, including reducing waste,
conserving resources, and minimising pollution.

Our VOC A+ rating means our products have minimal volatile organic compound emissions, contributing to healthier indoor environments. Polygood® aligns with BREEAM standards for construction materials in the UK and EU, making it a low-VOC emitting material.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a set of substances belonging to different chemical classes that evaporate more or less quickly at room temperature: benzene, styrene, toluene, trichloroethylene, and other highly volatile substances such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. Products are labelled with a VOC emissions classification based on emissions tests. This label provides information on emissions of volatile substances that pose a toxic threat during inhalation of indoor air on a scale from A+ (very low emissions) to C (high emissions).