The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), an environmental nonprofit, envisions a more sustainable future that is ecologically restorative, socially just, and culturally rich. Their flagship program, the Living Building Challenge (LBC), provides a road map to this regenerative vision. ILFI’s certifications and transparency platforms are intended to guide the way towards a “living future”.

Declare is a platform that enables transparent disclosure and discovery of healthy building products. Manufacturers voluntarily provide detailed product information on easy-to-understand labels, which list ingredients and use color-coding to flag chemicals of concern. The free, searchable Declare database allows designers, owners, and homeowners to specify trusted products that meet green building certification requirements like Core Green Building, LBC, LEED, and WELL.

The Red List is a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances. The LBC Red List catalogs substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. To be added to the Red List, a chemical must first be designated as “Priority” for at least 12 months - the is called the Priority List. The LBC Watch List serves as a warning to manufacturers and project teams that certain chemicals identified by ILFI may soon be added to the more restrictive LBC Red List.