LEAP CERTIFICATION
ONE SMALL STEP FOR CONSUMERS, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND
LEAP Designer Certification
Systemic approach to waste reduction by influencing designers and the next generation of creators who directly influence the generation of post-consumer waste. Approaching recycling, eco-sustainable practices, and minimization of ocean-bound refuse with a public health optic and mindset.
Free enrolment and lifetime certification for ALL Educators and Students currently enrolled in a school with a .edu email address. Any product designed by a certified LEAP designer will receive the LEAP certification for use on their product provided it adheres to the strict standards of LEAP, via board review after submission to the LEAP council.
Systemic approach to waste reduction by influencing designers and the next generation of creators who directly influence the generation of post-consumer waste. Approaching recycling, eco-sustainable practices, and minimization of ocean-bound refuse with a public health optic and mindset.
Free enrolment and lifetime certification for ALL Educators and Students currently enrolled in a school with a .edu email address. Any product designed by a certified LEAP designer will receive the LEAP certification for use on their product provided it adheres to the strict standards of LEAP, via board review after submission to the LEAP council.
LEAP Product Certification
To obtain LEAP certification, a product must be designed by a certified LEAP designer. All products that are designed by a certified LEAP designer that meet the stringent requirements are eligible to display their LEAP product certification. Products earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address a general reduction in overall numbers packaging and environmental accountability through the minimization of detachable and removable packaging elements. Products may be subject to a verification and review process by LEAP and are awarded certification based upon their overall adherence.
To obtain LEAP certification, a product must be designed by a certified LEAP designer. All products that are designed by a certified LEAP designer that meet the stringent requirements are eligible to display their LEAP product certification. Products earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address a general reduction in overall numbers packaging and environmental accountability through the minimization of detachable and removable packaging elements. Products may be subject to a verification and review process by LEAP and are awarded certification based upon their overall adherence.
The Leadership in Environmentally Accountable Packaging Alliance was created out of necessity. Retail packaging standards are self-implemented at best by socially conscious companies and manufactures, but there is no global design standard for sustainable packaging. LEAP standards are internationally recognized as the leading protocol for environmentally responsible packaging.
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