Ekoa^® is
flax-driven
sustainability

The CleanAir GOLD certificate recognizes Ekoa for its significantly lower VOC emissions compared to typical wallcoverings, particularly those made from PVC. With indoor air pollution in homes, workplaces, and schools frequently 2–5 times higher than outdoor levels, improving indoor air quality is more important than ever. Because it’s super-low VOC, Ekoa contributes to healthier environments and helps projects meet rigorous green building standards such as LEED and WELL.

The Red List Free Declare Label certifies that ekoa contains none of the “worst-in-class” chemicals identified by the Living Building Challenge Red List that are known to pose serious risks to human health and the environment. This is especially significant because many conventional building materials and wallcoverings still contain toxic compounds like phthalates, formaldehyde, and flame retardants. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to respiratory problems, hormone disruption, cancer, and other health concerns, making their elimination a critical step toward creating healthier indoor spaces. With full ingredient transparency and a commitment to safer materials, Ekoa helps set a new standard for wellness-focused design.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified document that translates a product’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into clear, comparable environmental data, underscoring a company’s commitment to responsible and accountable sustainability. Built on the ISO 14025 framework, it allows architects, designers, and other specifiers to evaluate environmental impact with consistency. Ekoa’s EPD confirms the transparency, performance, and plant-based carbon benefits that sets our flax-based material apart.

The Health Product Declaration (HPD) offers complete transparency into the ingredients that make up ekoa. Developed according to the HPD Open Standard, this report details both product contents and any associated health information in a clear, consistent format. Widely recognized by green building programs, HPDs help architects and designers evaluate potential health impacts and make informed material choices for their projects. With more than 11,000 HPDs now published across the industry, this level of transparency is quickly becoming the norm—and is often required for projects seeking LEED, WELL, and other leading certifications.

The mindful MATERIALS certification highlights Ekoa’s dedication to transparency and sustainability across sourcing, ingredient health, and environmental impact. This label recognizes products that go beyond basic disclosures, meeting high standards for material health, environmental responsibility, and social equity—all mapped to the industry’s most comprehensive sustainability framework. By earning this certification, Ekoa makes it easier for designers to choose materials that support healthier spaces and a more sustainable built environment.

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted in November 2021, requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects are made in the USA. As a composite building material produced domestically, Ekoa meets BABA requirements—making it compliant for use in public infrastructure projects like schools, government offices, and community centers.