In today's pursuit of efficient work and quiet focus, health and environmental sustainability have become key priorities. Thanks to outstanding product quality and an unwavering commitment to environmental health, HECOR soundproof office pods were awarded the GREENGUARD GOLD certification in September 2024 — a testament to their dedication to creating healthier workspaces.
This article will introduce the authority behind the GREENGUARD certification and explain how HECOR office pods create a healthy, eco-friendly environment whether used in corporate settings or as home office pods.
Many common building materials, furniture, and office supaplies release volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of VOCs may lead to headaches, eye irritation, allergic reactions, and even increase the risk of respiratory diseases and cancer.
UL GREENGUARD is the first voluntary indoor air quality product certification in North America, assessing products based on low chemical emissions. The evaluation criteria include occupational and environmental health thresholds (TLV) from North America, chronic reference exposure levels (CREL) for non-cancer risks from California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), and multiple limit lists from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Notably, the GREENGUARD standard has been recognized by nearly 500 sustainability programs worldwide and serves as an important reference for numerous green building codes, standards, guidelines, and procurement policies, including internationally recognized systems such as LEED and WELL.
The certification has two levels: UL GREENGUARD Basic and Gold. The Gold level sets stricter limits to protect especially sensitive groups, such as children and others with health vulnerabilities, making it one of the world's most stringent certifications.
From a market recognition perspective, the Gold certification represents a higher level of product safety and quality commitment. HECOR’s decision to pursue the more rigorous Gold certification for its soundproof booth products demonstrates its relentless pursuit of excellence and strong sense of responsibility toward user health.
For HECOR, successfully obtaining GREENGUARD Gold certification for its soundproof office pods is both an honor and a responsibility.
Moving forward, HECOR will continue upholding its philosophy of “Health, Eco-friendliness, and Quality,” constantly innovating and optimizing its range of office pods — from enterprise soundproof booth solutions to versatile home office pods — to provide users with more high-quality, high-performance acoustic space solutions. We are committed to safeguarding everyone’s health and focus, ensuring that every user of HECOR soundproof pods can create greater value and enjoy a better life in a safe and comfortable environment.